Artificial filament fabric (dyed) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial filament fabric (dyed) by Egypt reached $3.0 million in 2024 (168 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% 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 | $3.0M | 168 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 93 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 153 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 155 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 136 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 186 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 214 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 133 t |
Where Egypt imports artificial filament fabric (dyed) from
Most of the value came from Italy (30%), Hong Kong (22%), Taiwan (19%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+620% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $897K | 30% |
| Hong Kong | $676K | 22% |
| Taiwan | $562K | 19% |
| China | $480K | 16% |
| Turkey | $147K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $127K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $91K | 3% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.5% |
| France | $13K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.95 per kg, close to the world average of $17.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial filament fabric (dyed) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported artificial filament fabric (dyed) worth $572 thousand (18 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ethiopia accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $544K | 95% |
| Jamaica | $18K | 3.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $5K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt artificial filament fabric (dyed) imports (HS 5408.22): 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 5408.22: Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament fabric (dyed) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported artificial filament fabric (dyed) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 168 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament fabric (dyed) to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($897 thousand), followed by Hong Kong (22%) and Taiwan (19%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament fabric (dyed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of artificial filament fabric (dyed) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2019 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export artificial filament fabric (dyed)?
Yes. Egypt exported $572 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Jamaica and Sri Lanka. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament fabric (dyed)?
The HS code for artificial filament fabric (dyed) is subheading 5408.22. 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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