Artificial staple fiber (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported artificial staple fiber (other) worth $5.0 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 58% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 204% 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 | $5.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $903K | 100 t |
| 2020 | $572K | 226 t |
| 2019 | $584K | 114 t |
| 2018 | $6K | 15 t |
Where Egypt imports artificial staple fiber (other) from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $3.7M | 74% |
| China | $1.1M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $104K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $63K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $46K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
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 staple fiber (other) imports (HS 5504.90): 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 5504.90: Fibres: artificial staple fibres, other than of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fiber (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported artificial staple fiber (other) worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 123 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fiber (other) to Egypt?
Austria was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (22%) and Indonesia (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fiber (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.31 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 fiber (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6 thousand in 2018 to $5.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fiber (other)?
The HS code for artificial staple fiber (other) is subheading 5504.90. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5504 page.
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