High-tenacity polyester yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-tenacity polyester yarn by Egypt reached $3.9 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 79% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 899 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 454 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 906 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 983 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 915 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 514 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 649 t |
Where Egypt imports high-tenacity polyester yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 85% |
| Italy | $144K | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $120K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $78K | 2% |
| Turkey | $65K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 1.2% |
| United States | $43K | 1.1% |
| Slovenia | $37K | 1% |
| Romania | $21K | 0.6% |
| India | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, close to the world average of $1.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-tenacity polyester yarn exports from Egypt
Exports of high-tenacity polyester yarn by Egypt reached $632 thousand in 2024 (182 tonnes). Most of it went to Austria (43%), Sudan (14%), Turkey (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $273K | 43% |
| Sudan | $91K | 14% |
| Turkey | $81K | 13% |
| India | $77K | 12% |
| Italy | $49K | 7.7% |
| Israel | $43K | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 2.2% |
| Algeria | $4K | 0.6% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt high-tenacity polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.20): 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 5402.20: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity polyester yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported high-tenacity polyester yarn worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity polyester yarn to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Italy (4%) and Vietnam (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.81 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 polyester yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export high-tenacity polyester yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $632 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Sudan and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity polyester yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity polyester yarn is subheading 5402.20. 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.
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