Unbleached kraft sack paper imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unbleached kraft sack paper by Egypt reached $98.0 million in 2024 (99.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 159 countries for imports of this product. That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $98.0M | 99.4K t |
| 2023 | $80.7M | 71.1K t |
| 2022 | $116.2M | 93.7K t |
| 2021 | $55.3M | 63.8K t |
| 2020 | $32.5M | 45.1K t |
| 2019 | $51.4M | 52.9K t |
| 2018 | $102.0M | 104.3K t |
| 2017 | $58.5M | 75.3K t |
Where Egypt imports unbleached kraft sack paper from
The largest suppliers were Austria (35%), Czech Republic (15%), Sweden (14%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $34.0M | 35% |
| Czech Republic | $14.5M | 15% |
| Sweden | $14.1M | 14% |
| Russia | $10.7M | 11% |
| Spain | $7.7M | 7.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.0M | 5.1% |
| Estonia | $3.4M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $2.7M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt unbleached kraft sack paper imports (HS 4804.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4804.21: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft sack paper imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $98.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 159 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft sack paper to Egypt?
Austria was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($34.0 million), followed by the Czech Republic (15%) and Sweden (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft sack paper to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.5 million in 2017 to $98.0 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $116.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.21. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4804 page.
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