Artificial filament yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported artificial filament yarn worth $49.3 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 163 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $62.1 million.
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 | $49.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $56.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $62.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
Where Egypt imports artificial filament yarn from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $37.9M | 77% |
| China | $4.8M | 9.7% |
| India | $3.7M | 7.4% |
| Vietnam | $2.2M | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | $266K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $254K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $138K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $102K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5403
| 5403.10 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity viscose rayon, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 72% |
| 5403.31 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, untwisted or twisted 120 turns per… | 13% |
| 5403.41 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail… | 9.7% |
| 5403.32 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, twisted more than 120 turns per metre… | 4.1% |
| 5403.39 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), single, n.e.c. in heading no. 5403, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 0.8% |
| 5403.33 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of cellulose acetate, single, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 0.7% |
| 5403.49 | Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), multiple (folded) or cabled, n.e.c. in heading no. 5403, not for retail sale, not… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.85 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial filament yarn exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $222 thousand of artificial filament yarn in 2024 (30 tonnes). United States alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $219K | 99% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $0K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Palestine | $0K | 0% |
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 5403: Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported artificial filament yarn worth $49.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 163 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament yarn to Egypt?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($37.9 million), followed by China (10%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $6.26 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 yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $49.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $62.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export artificial filament yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and Thailand. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $49.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament yarn?
The HS code for artificial filament yarn is heading 5403. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5403.10 (72% of the value) and 5403.31 (13%). 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 5403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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