Artificial staple fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $60.3 million of artificial staple fabric in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $60.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $43.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $46.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $36.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 3.4K t |
Where Egypt imports artificial staple fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5516
| 5516.14 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 39% |
| 5516.12 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 19% |
| 5516.22 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | 16% |
| 5516.11 | Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 8.5% |
| 5516.92 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516 | 6.6% |
| 5516.21 | Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments | 3.5% |
| 5516.24 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | 2.5% |
| 5516.13 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.14 per kg, close to the world average of $6.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial staple fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported artificial staple fabric worth $4.4 million (441 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (40%), Turkey (37%), Morocco (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.8M | 40% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 37% |
| Morocco | $667K | 15% |
| Libya | $103K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $90K | 2% |
| Jordan | $70K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $29K | 0.7% |
| Belarus | $23K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $15K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported artificial staple fabric worth $60.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($54.7 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 983% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.97 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 staple fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $60.3 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export artificial staple fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Turkey and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $55.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric is heading 5516. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5516.14 (39% of the value) and 5516.12 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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