Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.3 million of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave in 2024 (477 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 175% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.6 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 | $2.3M | 477 t |
| 2023 | $840K | 186 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 284 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 412 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 348 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 726 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 535 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 399 t |
Where Egypt imports light polyester cotton blend, plain weave from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, close to the world average of $5.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported light polyester cotton blend, plain weave worth $572 thousand (91 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 68% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $386K | 68% |
| Saudi Arabia | $184K | 32% |
| United States | $2K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt light polyester cotton blend, plain weave imports (HS 5513.11): 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 5513.11: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported light polyester cotton blend, plain weave worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 477 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 175% on 2023.
Which countries supply light polyester cotton blend, plain weave to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Pakistan (16%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $5.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2019 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export light polyester cotton blend, plain weave?
Yes. Egypt exported $572 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for light polyester cotton blend, plain weave?
The HS code for light polyester cotton blend, plain weave is subheading 5513.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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