Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) by Egypt reached $6.0 million in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $211K | 375 t |
| 2019 | $114K | 141 t |
| 2018 | $430K | 979 t |
| 2017 | $284K | 730 t |
Where Egypt exports uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (39%), United States (11%), Jordan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 39% |
| United States | $639K | 11% |
| Jordan | $588K | 9.9% |
| Morocco | $587K | 9.9% |
| Kenya | $394K | 6.6% |
| Greece | $234K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $174K | 2.9% |
| Ecuador | $156K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $141K | 2.4% |
| Libya | $125K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.69, 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.
Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) worth $2.8 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (29%), France (20%), Spain (18%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $797K | 29% |
| France | $566K | 20% |
| Spain | $496K | 18% |
| Finland | $256K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $212K | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $136K | 4.9% |
| China | $116K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $62K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $60K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $51K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) exports (HS 4805.93): 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 4805.93: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 100 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Jordan (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average export price of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $284 thousand in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+)?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, France and Spain. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+)?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) is subheading 4805.93. 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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