Artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) worth $4.0 million (498 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.1 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 | $4.0M | 498 t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 377 t |
| 2022 | $686K | 102 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 389 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 340 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 294 t |
| 2018 | $606K | 89 t |
| 2017 | $535K | 70 t |
Where Egypt imports artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 98% |
| India | $42K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.4% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, close to the world average of $9.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) imports (HS 5516.92): 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 5516.92: Fabrics, woven: dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 498 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $9.62 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 staple fabric, dyed (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $535 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 647%. The peak was 2023 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed (other)?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) is subheading 5516.92. 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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