Artificial staple yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $42.3 million of artificial staple yarn in 2024 (20.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $90.0 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 | $42.3M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $52.4M | 25.7K t |
| 2022 | $56.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $80.6M | 27.0K t |
| 2020 | $56.9M | 27.5K t |
| 2019 | $78.2M | 32.6K t |
| 2018 | $90.0M | 32.2K t |
| 2017 | $85.2M | 32.1K t |
Where Egypt imports artificial staple yarn from
Indonesia alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $31.5M | 74% |
| China | $5.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| India | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Croatia | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $467K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $47K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $18K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5510
| 5510.11 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail… | 93% |
| 5510.90 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), not put up… | 2.9% |
| 5510.12 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple… | 2.4% |
| 5510.30 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5510.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 43% below the world average of $3.60, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial staple yarn exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $4.5 million of artificial staple yarn in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.4M | 97% |
| Algeria | $71K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $55K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported artificial staple yarn worth $42.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 150 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple yarn to Egypt?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($31.5 million), followed by China (12%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 855% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $3.60 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 yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.2 million in 2017 to $42.3 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $90.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export artificial staple yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and Brazil. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $37.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple yarn?
The HS code for artificial staple yarn is heading 5510. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5510.11 (93% of the value) and 5510.90 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5510 page.
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