Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $9.5 million of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.3 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 | $9.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 888 t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 2.8K t |
Where Egypt imports light synthetic cotton blend from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Turkey (18%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.21 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding… | 26% |
| 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… | 24% |
| 5513.29 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 19% |
| 5513.23 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2 | 11% |
| 5513.12 | Fabrics, woven: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with… | 6.8% |
| 5513.31 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely… | 4% |
| 5513.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 3.5% |
| 5513.41 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with… | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.89 per kg, close to the world average of $6.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light synthetic cotton blend exports from Egypt
Exports of light synthetic cotton blend by Egypt reached $2.0 million in 2024 (244 tonnes). Most of it went to Sudan (48%), Turkey (25%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+313% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $944K | 48% |
| Turkey | $486K | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $199K | 10% |
| Tunisia | $148K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $81K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 2.4% |
| Qatar | $29K | 1.5% |
| Lebanon | $13K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.89 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $6.22 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 light synthetic cotton blend to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $18.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5513.21 (26% of the value) and 5513.11 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
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