Plastics and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Egypt
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $17.4 million of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Egypt, up 20.1% from September 2026 and up 8.6% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Egypt totalled $141.1 million, down 3.0% from the 12 months before ($145.4 million).
Egypt took 0.4% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 30th of 209 destinations.
This product made up 5.9% of South Korea's goods exports to Egypt over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1.72 per kg of net weight, compared with $2.07 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Egypt in October 2026 were $27,566 (up 15.5% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $17.4 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $17.4M | +8.6% | 10,125 t | $1.72 | $28K | 2.0 t |
| September 2026 | $14.5M | -15.8% | 8,150 t | $1.78 | $199K | 73.2 t |
| August 2026 | $11.5M | +4.4% | 5,637 t | $2.03 | $94K | 10.6 t |
| July 2026 | $11.8M | +22.8% | 7,239 t | $1.63 | $63K | 18.0 t |
| June 2026 | $12.7M | +69.6% | 6,563 t | $1.94 | $53 | 6 kg |
| May 2026 | $10.7M | -1.4% | 4,895 t | $2.19 | $4,571 | 382 kg |
| April 2026 | $12.1M | +3.7% | 5,559 t | $2.18 | $9,185 | 805 kg |
| March 2026 | $6.8M | -24.1% | 4,066 t | $1.68 | $14K | 1.1 t |
| February 2026 | $10.7M | -21.1% | 8,220 t | $1.30 | $54K | 48.4 t |
| January 2026 | $10.2M | -11.9% | 7,079 t | $1.44 | $19K | 2.2 t |
| December 2025 | $10.3M | -33.1% | 6,278 t | $1.64 | $7,963 | 1.2 t |
| November 2025 | $12.5M | +2.9% | 8,339 t | $1.50 | $4,633 | 381 kg |
| October 2025 | $16.0M | +13.5% | 7,762 t | $2.07 | $24K | 6.6 t |
| September 2025 | $17.2M | +2.5% | 10,816 t | $1.59 | $10K | 482 kg |
| August 2025 | $11.0M | -22.8% | 7,402 t | $1.48 | $22K | 1.7 t |
| July 2025 | $9.6M | -27.7% | 6,448 t | $1.49 | $4,149 | 227 kg |
| June 2025 | $7.5M | -39.6% | 4,533 t | $1.65 | $7,742 | 617 kg |
| May 2025 | $10.9M | -30.0% | 7,109 t | $1.53 | $25K | 6.6 t |
| April 2025 | $11.7M | -28.4% | 6,642 t | $1.76 | $19K | 1.6 t |
| March 2025 | $9.0M | -48.6% | 5,348 t | $1.68 | $714 | 40 kg |
| February 2025 | $13.6M | -27.2% | 8,591 t | $1.58 | $7,321 | 1.1 t |
| January 2025 | $11.5M | -36.8% | 7,353 t | $1.57 | $32K | 7.2 t |
| December 2024 | $15.4M | +41.4% | 9,171 t | $1.68 | $84K | 13.0 t |
| November 2024 | $12.1M | -24.7% | 8,265 t | $1.47 | $4,964 | 438 kg |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.
Largest headings exported to Egypt
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3902 | Polymers of propylene, in primary forms | $39.2M | 27.8% | +0.3% | $5.7M |
| 3903 | Polymers of styrene, in primary forms | $27.7M | 19.6% | -7.9% | $2.4M |
| 3901 | Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms | $19.6M | 13.9% | +4.3% | $1.6M |
| 3907 | Polyethers, epoxide resins and polyesters, in primary forms | $11.4M | 8.1% | -26.2% | $699K |
| 3906 | Acrylic polymers in primary forms | $9.0M | 6.4% | -11.7% | $2.1M |
| 3912 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, in primary forms | $6.3M | 4.5% | +99.6% | $1.4M |
| 3909 | Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms | $6.1M | 4.3% | +54.2% | $498K |
| 3919 | Self-adhesive plates, sheets and film of plastics | $5.0M | 3.5% | -35.5% | $405K |
| 3904 | Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms | $3.4M | 2.4% | -5.6% | $1.4M |
| 3920 | Plates, sheets and film of plastics, not reinforced | $2.8M | 2.0% | -14.8% | $165K |
| 3911 | Petroleum resins, polysulphones and other polymers, in primary forms | $2.8M | 2.0% | -3.1% | $310K |
| 3926 | Other articles of plastics | $2.3M | 1.6% | +46.1% | $238K |
| 3923 | Plastic packaging and closures | $1.6M | 1.1% | -47.1% | $93K |
| 3925 | Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included | $1.0M | 0.7% | +288.1% | $0 |
| 3905 | Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms, etc. | $946K | 0.7% | +65.1% | $184K |
| 3921 | Other plates, sheets and film of plastics | $773K | 0.5% | -13.8% | $141K |
| 3917 | Plastic tubes, pipes, hoses and fittings | $738K | 0.5% | +39.1% | $20K |
| 3908 | Polyamides in primary forms | $278K | 0.2% | -6.2% | $74K |
| 3910 | Silicones in primary forms | $146K | 0.1% | +252.7% | $1,156 |
| 3924 | Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles | $5,555 | 0.0% | -59.5% | $0 |
See also: Plastics and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Egypt