Transfers and decals imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transfers and decals by Egypt reached $7.6 million in 2024 (473 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.6M | 473 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 712 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 453 t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 939 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt imports transfers and decals from
Most of the value came from Turkey (31%), China (29%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.3M | 31% |
| China | $2.2M | 29% |
| Germany | $658K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $556K | 7.3% |
| Hong Kong | $551K | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $293K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $279K | 3.7% |
| Japan | $231K | 3% |
| Lithuania | $217K | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $65K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 4908
| 4908.90 | Printed matter: transfers (decalcomanias), other than vitrifiable | 85% |
| 4908.10 | Printed matter: transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.16 per kg, 38% below the world average of $26.07, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4908: Transfers (decalcomanias).
Common questions
What is the value of transfers and decals imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported transfers and decals worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 473 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply transfers and decals to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (29%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average import price of transfers and decals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.16 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $26.07 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of transfers and decals to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $12.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for transfers and decals?
The HS code for transfers and decals is heading 4908. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4908.90 (85% of the value) and 4908.10 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4908 page.
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