Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) worth $8.5 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.9 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 | $8.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 19.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 9.0K t |
Where Egypt imports uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) from
Spain alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.4M | 52% |
| China | $1.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $894K | 11% |
| Poland | $494K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $429K | 5% |
| Sweden | $303K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $277K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $198K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $121K | 1.4% |
| Finland | $118K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
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 uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) imports (HS 4805.91): 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 4805.91: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (13%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2021 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) is subheading 4805.91. 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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