Nylon filament yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported nylon filament yarn worth $3.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.7 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 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 2.0K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 29% below the world average of $4.11, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt nylon filament yarn imports (HS 5402.45): 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 5402.45: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of nylon filament yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported nylon filament yarn worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply nylon filament yarn to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Israel (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of nylon filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $4.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nylon filament yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nylon filament yarn?
The HS code for nylon filament yarn is subheading 5402.45. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
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