Plastic rope and cordage imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported plastic rope and cordage worth $5.4 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 104% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $5.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports plastic rope and cordage from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.8M | 51% |
| China | $1.0M | 19% |
| Greece | $380K | 7% |
| India | $311K | 5.7% |
| Portugal | $247K | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $203K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $134K | 2.5% |
| United States | $114K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $56K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, 36% below the world average of $3.18, 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt plastic rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.49): 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 5607.49: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic rope and cordage imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plastic rope and cordage worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic rope and cordage to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (19%) and Greece (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $3.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic rope and cordage to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2021 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic rope and cordage?
The HS code for plastic rope and cordage is subheading 5607.49. 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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