Filament sewing thread exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of filament sewing thread by Egypt reached $23.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 144 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Egypt exports filament sewing thread to
One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5401
| 5401.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale | 100% |
| 5401.20 | Sewing thread: of artificial filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.19 per kg, 120% above the world average of $8.28. 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.
Filament sewing thread imports to Egypt
Imports of filament sewing thread by Egypt reached $10.6 million in 2024 (713 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (44%), Israel (19%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+961% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 44% |
| Israel | $2.0M | 19% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $482K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $441K | 4.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $416K | 3.9% |
| India | $376K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $357K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $132K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $99K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of filament sewing thread exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported filament sewing thread worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 144 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy filament sewing thread from Egypt?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Kenya (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average export price of filament sewing thread per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.19 per kg in 2024, 120% above the world average of $8.28 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 exports of filament sewing thread from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import filament sewing thread?
Yes. Egypt imported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Israel and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for filament sewing thread?
The HS code for filament sewing thread is heading 5401. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5401.10 (100% of the value) and 5401.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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