Acrylic filament dyed imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $29.5 million of acrylic filament dyed in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 180 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $29.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $35.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $33.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 350 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 225 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 396 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 467 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 563 t |
Where Egypt imports acrylic filament dyed from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.8M | 91% |
| Greece | $506K | 1.7% |
| Israel | $503K | 1.7% |
| India | $496K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $250K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $207K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $189K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $154K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $108K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $89K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.72 per kg, 69% above the world average of $7.52. 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.
Acrylic filament dyed exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.9 million of acrylic filament dyed in 2024 (82 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.3M | 70% |
| Algeria | $207K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $156K | 8.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $130K | 6.8% |
| Morocco | $68K | 3.5% |
| Bulgaria | $17K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt acrylic filament dyed imports (HS 5407.72): 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 5407.72: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic filament dyed imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported acrylic filament dyed worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 180 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic filament dyed to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($26.8 million), followed by Greece (2%) and Israel (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic filament dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.72 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $7.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic filament dyed to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 611%. The peak was 2023 at $35.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export acrylic filament dyed?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic filament dyed?
The HS code for acrylic filament dyed is subheading 5407.72. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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