Heavy synthetic cotton blend imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $5.8 million (941 tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $22.2 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 | $5.8M | 941 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 598 t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 991 t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $22.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 2.5K t |
Where Egypt imports heavy synthetic cotton blend from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5514
| 5514.23 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2, n.e.c. in… | 31% |
| 5514.22 | Fabrics, woven: 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or… | 29% |
| 5514.11 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with… | 9.1% |
| 5514.21 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding… | 8.2% |
| 5514.12 | Fabrics, woven: 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres… | 7.4% |
| 5514.19 | Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres n.e.c. in item no. 55.14.1, mixed mainly or… | 6.8% |
| 5514.30 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton… | 6.3% |
| 5514.41 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding… | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.15 per kg, 24% above the world average of $4.94. 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.
Heavy synthetic cotton blend exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.4 million of heavy synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (115 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (47%), Tunisia (17%), Libya (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+968% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $683K | 47% |
| Tunisia | $248K | 17% |
| Libya | $160K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 8.2% |
| Algeria | $64K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $63K | 4.4% |
| Greece | $33K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $28K | 2% |
| United States | $7K | 0.5% |
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 5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy synthetic cotton blend imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 941 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy synthetic cotton blend to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Pakistan (7%) and Israel (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.15 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $4.94 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 heavy synthetic cotton blend to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2019 at $22.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export heavy synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Tunisia and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend is heading 5514. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5514.23 (31% of the value) and 5514.22 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5514 page.
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