Wooden crates and pallets imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.1 million of wooden crates and pallets in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.6 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 | $3.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
Where Egypt imports wooden crates and pallets from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (38%), India (14%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.1M | 38% |
| India | $421K | 14% |
| Germany | $277K | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $266K | 8.7% |
| Romania | $137K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $130K | 4.3% |
| China | $123K | 4% |
| Slovakia | $103K | 3.4% |
| France | $95K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $71K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 4415
| 4415.10 | Wood: cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums | 52% |
| 4415.20 | Wood: pallets, box pallets and other load boards: pallet collars | 48% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 61% above the world average of $0.67. 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.
Wooden crates and pallets exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported wooden crates and pallets worth $1.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $652K | 53% |
| Germany | $349K | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $54K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $51K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $24K | 1.9% |
| France | $23K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $15K | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $12K | 0.9% |
| Romania | $10K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $8K | 0.7% |
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 4415: Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden crates and pallets imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported wooden crates and pallets worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden crates and pallets to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (14%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden crates and pallets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $0.67 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 wooden crates and pallets to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $8.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export wooden crates and pallets?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Germany and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden crates and pallets?
The HS code for wooden crates and pallets is heading 4415. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4415.10 (52% of the value) and 4415.20 (48%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4415 page.
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