Uncoated paperboard imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated paperboard by Egypt reached $112.2 million in 2024 (175.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $112.2M | 175.1K t |
| 2023 | $75.6M | 99.5K t |
| 2022 | $99.5M | 110.0K t |
| 2021 | $97.1M | 134.5K t |
| 2020 | $64.7M | 129.4K t |
| 2019 | $62.2M | 107.7K t |
| 2018 | $68.9M | 105.3K t |
| 2017 | $62.6M | 113.7K t |
Where Egypt imports uncoated paperboard from
Most of the value came from Finland (25%), Germany (12%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $28.3M | 25% |
| Germany | $13.8M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $12.3M | 11% |
| Poland | $11.4M | 10% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 7% |
| Sweden | $7.1M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $5.4M | 4.9% |
| China | $3.8M | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 4805
| 4805.11 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, semi-chemical fluting paper, rolls or sheets | 28% |
| 4805.24 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets | 27% |
| 4805.19 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheets | 12% |
| 4805.92 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805 | 8.9% |
| 4805.91 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805 | 7.6% |
| 4805.30 | Paper and paperboard: sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets | 5.5% |
| 4805.50 | Paper and paperboard: felt paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets | 4.1% |
| 4805.25 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, in rolls or sheets | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated paperboard exports from Egypt
Exports of uncoated paperboard by Egypt reached $52.2 million in 2024 (107.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lebanon (16%), Libya (15%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $8.2M | 16% |
| Libya | $7.7M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.2M | 12% |
| Jordan | $4.5M | 8.6% |
| Algeria | $3.2M | 6.2% |
| Kenya | $3.1M | 6% |
| Morocco | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| Venezuela | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Georgia | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Iraq | $862K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported uncoated paperboard worth $112.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard to Egypt?
Finland was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($28.3 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.56 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 uncoated paperboard to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.6 million in 2017 to $112.2 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export uncoated paperboard?
Yes. Egypt exported $52.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Libya and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $60.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard is heading 4805. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4805.11 (28% of the value) and 4805.24 (27%). 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 4805 page.
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