Plied polyester staple yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plied polyester staple yarn by Egypt reached $41.8 million in 2024 (18.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. That is 54% 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 | $41.8M | 18.4K t |
| 2023 | $27.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $42.7M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $39.1M | 17.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $30.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $41.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2017 | $33.8M | 15.1K t |
Where Egypt imports plied polyester staple yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, close to the world average of $2.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plied polyester staple yarn exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported plied polyester staple yarn worth $35.2 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 72 countries. One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $34.5M | 98% |
| Brazil | $550K | 1.6% |
| Tunisia | $69K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $32K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $30K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $23K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 0.1% |
| Algeria | $19K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plied polyester staple yarn imports (HS 5509.22): 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 5509.22: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of plied polyester staple yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plied polyester staple yarn worth $41.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 163 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply plied polyester staple yarn to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($39.5 million), followed by India (5%) and Indonesia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of plied polyester staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plied polyester staple yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.8 million in 2017 to $41.8 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $42.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plied polyester staple yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $35.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Brazil and Tunisia. That compares with imports of $41.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plied polyester staple yarn?
The HS code for plied polyester staple yarn is subheading 5509.22. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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