High-tenacity aramid yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.1 million of high-tenacity aramid yarn in 2024 (79 tonnes). That is 371% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 73% 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 | $2.1M | 79 t |
| 2023 | $438K | 15 t |
| 2022 | $552K | 20 t |
| 2021 | $170K | 6 t |
| 2020 | $50K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $9K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $7K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $44K | 1 t |
Where Egypt imports high-tenacity aramid yarn from
Most of the value came from China (42%), India (25%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $860K | 42% |
| India | $523K | 25% |
| Turkey | $242K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $236K | 11% |
| Thailand | $180K | 8.8% |
| Pakistan | $11K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $8K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.06 per kg, 20% above the world average of $21.66. 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-tenacity aramid yarn imports (HS 5402.11): 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 5402.11: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, textured or not: of aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity aramid yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported high-tenacity aramid yarn worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 131 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 371% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity aramid yarn to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($860 thousand), followed by India (25%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity aramid yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.06 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $21.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-tenacity aramid yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $416 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn is subheading 5402.11. 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 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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