Jute yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $22.4 million of jute yarn in 2024 (18.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. That is 152% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% 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 | $22.4M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 569 t |
| 2020 | $898K | 632 t |
| 2019 | $416K | 386 t |
| 2018 | $236K | 197 t |
| 2017 | $633K | 454 t |
Where Egypt imports jute yarn from
Bangladesh alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+349% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $19.8M | 89% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 11% |
| Denmark | $31K | 0.1% |
| India | $29K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5307
| 5307.10 | Yarn: of jute or of other textile bast fibres, single | 92% |
| 5307.20 | Yarn: of jute or of other textile bast fibres, multiple (folded) or cabled | 7.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Jute yarn exports from Egypt
Exports of jute yarn by Egypt reached $467 thousand in 2024 (186 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 76 countries. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 54% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $251K | 54% |
| Libya | $122K | 26% |
| Belgium | $40K | 8.6% |
| Spain | $35K | 7.5% |
| United States | $7K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 1.4% |
| Sudan | $6K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5307: Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5305.
Common questions
What is the value of jute yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported jute yarn worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 166 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 152% on 2023.
Which countries supply jute yarn to Egypt?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($19.8 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Denmark (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average import price of jute yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.12 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 jute yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $633 thousand in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export jute yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $467 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Belgium. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for jute yarn?
The HS code for jute yarn is heading 5307. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5307.10 (92% of the value) and 5307.20 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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