Unsaturated polyester resin imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported unsaturated polyester resin worth $47.8 million (24.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $75.2 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 | $47.8M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $38.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $75.2M | 25.0K t |
| 2021 | $50.2M | 28.5K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 27.9K t |
| 2019 | $36.3M | 24.1K t |
| 2018 | $37.9M | 21.7K t |
| 2017 | $39.0M | 24.1K t |
Where Egypt imports unsaturated polyester resin from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (29%), Saudi Arabia (26%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $13.8M | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.2M | 26% |
| Italy | $6.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 12% |
| China | $3.3M | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $679K | 1.4% |
| India | $481K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsaturated polyester resin exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported unsaturated polyester resin worth $3.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (42%), Australia (18%), Ecuador (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.3M | 42% |
| Australia | $566K | 18% |
| Ecuador | $338K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $138K | 4.4% |
| Rwanda | $103K | 3.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $100K | 3.2% |
| Israel | $63K | 2% |
| Turkey | $53K | 1.7% |
| El Salvador | $42K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $37K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt unsaturated polyester resin imports (HS 3907.91): 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 3907.91: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, unsaturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated polyester resin imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported unsaturated polyester resin worth $47.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated polyester resin to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (26%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated polyester resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated polyester resin to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.0 million in 2017 to $47.8 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $75.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export unsaturated polyester resin?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Australia and Ecuador. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $44.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated polyester resin?
The HS code for unsaturated polyester resin is subheading 3907.91. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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