Plied polyester filament yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plied polyester filament yarn by Egypt reached $21.2 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 165 countries. That is 11% more than in 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 | $21.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 4.4K t |
Where Egypt imports plied polyester filament yarn from
Most of the value came from India (47%), China (41%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, close to the world average of $4.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plied polyester filament yarn exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported plied polyester filament yarn worth $3.5 million (498 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Turkey alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.2M | 92% |
| Ethiopia | $107K | 3% |
| China | $103K | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $69K | 2% |
| Algeria | $7K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $5K | 0.1% |
| Libya | $5K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plied polyester filament yarn imports (HS 5402.62): 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 5402.62: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of plied polyester filament yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plied polyester filament yarn worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 165 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plied polyester filament yarn to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by China (41%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average import price of plied polyester filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $4.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plied polyester filament yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $25.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plied polyester filament yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Ethiopia and China. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plied polyester filament yarn?
The HS code for plied polyester filament yarn is subheading 5402.62. 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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