Wallpaper imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported wallpaper worth $2.5 million (394 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.9 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 | $2.5M | 394 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 357 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 2.8K t |
Where Egypt imports wallpaper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 71% |
| Italy | $223K | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $113K | 4.6% |
| United States | $100K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $90K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $51K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $32K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 1% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 4814
| 4814.20 | Wallpaper and similar wall coverings: coated or covered on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design-printed or otherwise decorated… | 87% |
| 4814.90 | Wallpaper and similar wall coverings and window transparencies of paper: n.e.c. in heading 4814 | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4814.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, 34% above the world average of $4.63. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4814: Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper.
Common questions
What is the value of wallpaper imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported wallpaper worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 394 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply wallpaper to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (9%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of wallpaper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $4.63 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 wallpaper to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $7.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for wallpaper?
The HS code for wallpaper is heading 4814. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4814.20 (87% of the value) and 4814.90 (13%). 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 4814 page.
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