Egypt has grown into one of Europe's most important PET suppliers, with large integrated resin plants exporting bottle-grade material a short shipping distance across the Mediterranean. Its duty-free access makes it a natural alternative to Asian supply.
The panel below pulls the latest official figures from Eurostat: how many tonnes of PET the EU imported from Egypt in the most recent reported month, the total value, the implied customs unit value in euros per tonne (a declared trade average, not a spot price), the year-on-year change, and Egypt's share of all the PET the EU imports from outside the bloc.
Why the tariff matters here
Under the EU–Egypt Association Agreement, Egyptian PET generally enters the EU at 0% duty rather than the 6.5% most-favoured-nation rate — a clear advantage over Chinese resin, which pays the full tariff and can face anti-dumping duties. Combined with a short shipping route, that duty-free access is a big reason Egyptian PET has gained share in Europe. The preferential rate depends on meeting the agreement's rules of origin, so confirm the position for a specific shipment in the EU's official TARIC database.
How this page is built
Every number here is computed live in your browser from Eurostat's COMEXT trade database, reused under the European Commission's free-reuse terms with attribution. "Extra-EU" means trade with countries outside the EU. Figures are indicative and are not spot or contract prices. MatQuo is an analytical tool, not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Egypt a major PET supplier to the EU?
Yes — it is a growing, well-placed non-EU origin. The live figures above show its latest tonnes, value and share.
What tariff applies to Egyptian PET?
Generally 0% under the EU–Egypt Association Agreement, versus 6.5% MFN. Confirm origin conditions in TARIC.
How fresh is the data?
Eurostat publishes monthly trade with roughly a two-month lag; this page always shows the latest available month.
See also: PET overview · EU PET import tariff by country · EU PET import statistics.