Narrow synthetic fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $11.6 million of narrow synthetic fabric in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.0 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 | $11.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt imports narrow synthetic fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 58% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 19% |
| Turkey | $955K | 8.3% |
| Morocco | $864K | 7.5% |
| Hong Kong | $137K | 1.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $117K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $103K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $88K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $75K | 0.7% |
| India | $71K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.62 per kg, close to the world average of $7.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Narrow synthetic fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported narrow synthetic fabric worth $4.5 million (397 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (40%), Chad (19%), Turkey (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+992% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $1.8M | 40% |
| Chad | $845K | 19% |
| Turkey | $548K | 12% |
| Libya | $326K | 7.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $265K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $215K | 4.8% |
| Morocco | $148K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $110K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $75K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $56K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt narrow synthetic fabric imports (HS 5806.32): 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 5806.32: Fabrics, narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of man-made fibres (excluding goods of heading no. 5807).
Common questions
What is the value of narrow synthetic fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported narrow synthetic fabric worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow synthetic fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.62 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $7.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow synthetic fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export narrow synthetic fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Chad and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow synthetic fabric?
The HS code for narrow synthetic fabric is subheading 5806.32. 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 5806 page.
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