Artificial filament fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $9.5 million of artificial filament fabric in 2024 (624 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.5M | 624 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 610 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 628 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 638 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 639 t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 688 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 679 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 605 t |
Where Egypt imports artificial filament fabric from
Italy alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.0M | 53% |
| China | $2.2M | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $676K | 7.1% |
| Taiwan | $562K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $430K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $157K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $144K | 1.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $96K | 1% |
| Thailand | $76K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $75K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 5408
| 5408.21 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, bleached or unbleached | 45% |
| 5408.22 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, dyed | 32% |
| 5408.32 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, dyed | 9.4% |
| 5408.10 | Fabrics, woven: of viscose rayon, high tenacity, artificial filament yarn | 8.7% |
| 5408.23 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, of yarns of different colours | 3% |
| 5408.34 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, printed | 0.9% |
| 5408.24 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, printed | 0.8% |
| 5408.33 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, of yarns of different colours | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.21 per kg, 30% above the world average of $11.72. 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.
Artificial filament fabric exports from Egypt
Exports of artificial filament fabric by Egypt reached $2.4 million in 2024 (71 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (32%), Tunisia (23%), Ethiopia (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $764K | 32% |
| Tunisia | $564K | 23% |
| Ethiopia | $544K | 23% |
| Yemen | $92K | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $84K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $84K | 3.5% |
| Belarus | $61K | 2.5% |
| Lebanon | $59K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $40K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $39K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5408: Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported artificial filament fabric worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 624 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament fabric to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (23%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.21 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $11.72 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 artificial filament fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export artificial filament fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Tunisia and Ethiopia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament fabric?
The HS code for artificial filament fabric is heading 5408. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5408.21 (45% of the value) and 5408.22 (32%). 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 5408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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