Acrylic filament fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported acrylic filament fabric worth $4.3 million (996 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 124% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $4.3M | 996 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 569 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 268 t |
| 2020 | $519K | 197 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 526 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 416 t |
| 2017 | $331K | 65 t |
Where Egypt imports acrylic filament fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.36 per kg, close to the world average of $4.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic filament fabric exports from Egypt
Exports of acrylic filament fabric by Egypt reached $880 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (46%), Turkey (33%), Saudi Arabia (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $409K | 47% |
| Turkey | $288K | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $142K | 16% |
| Tunisia | $42K | 4.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt acrylic filament fabric imports (HS 5407.71): 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 5407.71: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic filament fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported acrylic filament fabric worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 996 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 164 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 124% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic filament fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by India (4%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.36 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $4.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic filament fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $331 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export acrylic filament fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $880 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic filament fabric?
The HS code for acrylic filament fabric is subheading 5407.71. 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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