Natural rope and cordage imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.1 million of natural rope and cordage in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 437 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 677 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 298 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 706 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 220 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 232 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 206 t |
Where Egypt imports natural rope and cordage from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Turkey (16%), Poland (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $731K | 34% |
| Turkey | $335K | 16% |
| Poland | $309K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $204K | 9.6% |
| Norway | $169K | 7.9% |
| United States | $137K | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $109K | 5.1% |
| Lithuania | $20K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 61% below the world average of $3.42, 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.
Natural rope and cordage exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.0 million of natural rope and cordage in 2024 (464 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (34%), Germany (25%), Slovenia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Croatia grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $688K | 34% |
| Germany | $522K | 26% |
| Slovenia | $225K | 11% |
| Croatia | $172K | 8.4% |
| Romania | $112K | 5.5% |
| Algeria | $57K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $42K | 2.1% |
| France | $24K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt natural rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.90): 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 5607.90: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rope and cordage imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported natural rope and cordage worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural rope and cordage to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($731 thousand), followed by Turkey (16%) and Poland (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $3.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural rope and cordage to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export natural rope and cordage?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and Slovenia. That compares with imports of $2.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for natural rope and cordage?
The HS code for natural rope and cordage is subheading 5607.90. 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 5607 page.
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