Partially oriented polyester yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $250.2 million of partially oriented polyester yarn in 2024 (212.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 92 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% 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 | $250.2M | 212.0K t |
| 2023 | $238.0M | 193.2K t |
| 2022 | $224.6M | 160.2K t |
| 2021 | $217.5M | 208.3K t |
| 2020 | $143.5M | 191.1K t |
| 2019 | $182.8M | 175.8K t |
| 2018 | $188.7M | 151.5K t |
| 2017 | $160.2M | 148.1K t |
Where Egypt imports partially oriented polyester yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $232.2M | 93% |
| Malaysia | $10.6M | 4.2% |
| India | $5.0M | 2% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $392K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $85K | 0% |
| South Korea | $49K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
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 partially oriented polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.46): 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 5402.46: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of partially oriented polyester yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported partially oriented polyester yarn worth $250.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 212.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 92 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply partially oriented polyester yarn to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($232.2 million), followed by Malaysia (4%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 496% on the year.
What is the average import price of partially oriented polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of partially oriented polyester yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $160.2 million in 2017 to $250.2 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $200.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for partially oriented polyester yarn?
The HS code for partially oriented polyester yarn is subheading 5402.46. 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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