High-tenacity synthetic fabric exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $41.9 million of high-tenacity synthetic fabric in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 97% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $72.7 million.
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 | $41.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $72.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $39.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $365K | 117 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 292 t |
| 2019 | $384K | 204 t |
| 2018 | $287K | 72 t |
| 2017 | $371K | 139 t |
Where Egypt exports high-tenacity synthetic fabric to
One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $27.7M | 66% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 9% |
| Morocco | $1.7M | 4% |
| Yemen | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Togo | $796K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $496K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $370K | 0.9% |
| China | $170K | 0.4% |
| Ukraine | $104K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.30 per kg, 115% above the world average of $7.58. 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.
High-tenacity synthetic fabric imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $1.5 million of high-tenacity synthetic fabric in 2024 (505 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (41%), India (21%), South Korea (19%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $631K | 42% |
| India | $322K | 21% |
| South Korea | $283K | 19% |
| Belgium | $142K | 9.3% |
| Italy | $81K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt high-tenacity synthetic fabric exports (HS 5407.10): 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 5407.10: Fabrics, woven: from high tenacity yarn, of nylon, other polyamides or of polyesters.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity synthetic fabric exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported high-tenacity synthetic fabric worth $41.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 140 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-tenacity synthetic fabric from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 593% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-tenacity synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.30 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $7.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of high-tenacity synthetic fabric from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $371 thousand in 2017 to $41.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $72.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import high-tenacity synthetic fabric?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and South Korea. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $40.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric?
The HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric is subheading 5407.10. 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 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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