Artificial filament fabric (natural) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported artificial filament fabric (natural) worth $4.3 million (341 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 127 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $4.3M | 341 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 357 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 300 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 240 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 246 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 219 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 275 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 251 t |
Where Egypt imports artificial filament fabric (natural) from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.0M | 93% |
| China | $186K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $58K | 1.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $46K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $15K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.54 per kg, close to the world average of $11.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt artificial filament fabric (natural) imports (HS 5408.21): 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 5408.21: Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, bleached or unbleached.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament fabric (natural) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported artificial filament fabric (natural) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 341 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 127 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament fabric (natural) to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (4%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.54 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $11.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial filament fabric (natural) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament fabric (natural)?
The HS code for artificial filament fabric (natural) is subheading 5408.21. 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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