High synthetic staple fabric, dyed imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $6.4 million of high synthetic staple fabric, dyed in 2024 (201 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.7 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 | $6.4M | 201 t |
| 2023 | $14.3M | 415 t |
| 2022 | $24.7M | 430 t |
| 2021 | $600K | 115 t |
| 2020 | $890K | 83 t |
| 2019 | $596K | 94 t |
| 2018 | $693K | 85 t |
| 2017 | $277K | 40 t |
Where Egypt imports high synthetic staple fabric, dyed from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 92% |
| Vietnam | $216K | 3.4% |
| Pakistan | $141K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $71K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.12 per kg, 93% above the world average of $16.62. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt high synthetic staple fabric, dyed imports (HS 5512.99): 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 5512.99: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5512, other than unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of high synthetic staple fabric, dyed imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported high synthetic staple fabric, dyed worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply high synthetic staple fabric, dyed to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Vietnam (3%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of high synthetic staple fabric, dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.12 per kg in 2024, 93% above the world average of $16.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high synthetic staple fabric, dyed to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $277 thousand in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $24.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for high synthetic staple fabric, dyed?
The HS code for high synthetic staple fabric, dyed is subheading 5512.99. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 page.
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