Machine-made lace, synthetic imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.4 million of machine-made lace, synthetic in 2024 (586 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.4 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 | $5.4M | 586 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 778 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 986 t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports machine-made lace, synthetic from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 75% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.2M | 22% |
| Turkey | $144K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.4% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.25 per kg, 33% below the world average of $13.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Machine-made lace, synthetic exports from Egypt
Exports of machine-made lace, synthetic by Egypt reached $2.4 million in 2024 (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (24%), Turkey (21%), Austria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+901% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $571K | 24% |
| Turkey | $507K | 21% |
| Austria | $268K | 11% |
| Algeria | $136K | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $105K | 4.3% |
| India | $100K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $93K | 3.8% |
| Tunisia | $84K | 3.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $69K | 2.8% |
| Bangladesh | $64K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt machine-made lace, synthetic imports (HS 5804.21): 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 5804.21: Lace: mechanically made, of man-made fibres in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of machine-made lace, synthetic imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported machine-made lace, synthetic worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 586 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine-made lace, synthetic to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Sri Lanka (22%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine-made lace, synthetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.25 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $13.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of machine-made lace, synthetic to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2021 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export machine-made lace, synthetic?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Turkey and Austria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic?
The HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic is subheading 5804.21. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5804 page.
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