Paper machine heavy fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.8 million of paper machine heavy fabric in 2024 (105 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.8M | 105 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 96 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 130 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 149 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 130 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 176 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 144 t |
Where Egypt imports paper machine heavy fabric from
Most of the value came from Italy (19%), Germany (18%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 18% |
| China | $910K | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $631K | 11% |
| Austria | $469K | 8% |
| South Korea | $343K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $342K | 5.9% |
| France | $322K | 5.5% |
| India | $314K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $181K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.74 per kg, 30% above the world average of $43.02. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt paper machine heavy fabric imports (HS 5911.32): 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 5911.32: Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing 650g/m2 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machine heavy fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported paper machine heavy fabric worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper machine heavy fabric to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (18%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper machine heavy fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.74 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $43.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper machine heavy fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper machine heavy fabric?
The HS code for paper machine heavy fabric is subheading 5911.32. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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