Artificial staple fabric, printed imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric, printed by Egypt reached $23.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $23.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 1.5K t |
Where Egypt imports artificial staple fabric, printed from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.1M | 95% |
| Israel | $657K | 2.8% |
| India | $146K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $129K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $95K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $90K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $64K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $51K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $41K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.59 per kg, 48% above the world average of $6.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial staple fabric, printed exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported artificial staple fabric, printed worth $352 thousand (52 tonnes). Turkey alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+564% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $314K | 89% |
| Morocco | $38K | 11% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt artificial staple fabric, printed imports (HS 5516.14): 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 5516.14: Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, printed imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported artificial staple fabric, printed worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 163 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, printed to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by Israel (3%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 847% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, printed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.59 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $6.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric, printed to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2021 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export artificial staple fabric, printed?
Yes. Egypt exported $352 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, printed?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, printed is subheading 5516.14. 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?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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