Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric by Egypt reached $23.1 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.6 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 | $23.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 5.4K t |
Where Egypt imports medium nonwoven synthetic fabric from
Turkey alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $17.6M | 76% |
| France | $1.8M | 7.7% |
| China | $1.5M | 6.4% |
| Thailand | $641K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $417K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $228K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $227K | 1% |
| Germany | $168K | 0.7% |
| India | $98K | 0.4% |
| United States | $75K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.23 per kg, 35% above the world average of $3.88. 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.
Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric exports from Egypt
Exports of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric by Egypt reached $1.3 million in 2024 (588 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Brazil (47%), South Africa (18%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $620K | 47% |
| South Africa | $231K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 6.5% |
| India | $71K | 5.4% |
| Madagascar | $57K | 4.4% |
| Algeria | $46K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $39K | 3% |
| Tunisia | $37K | 2.8% |
| Jordan | $34K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $25K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.12): 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 5603.12: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported medium nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by France (8%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.23 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $3.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $32.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, South Africa and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.12. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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