Polyester and man-made filament blend imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $4.8 million (631 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.0 million.
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 | $4.8M | 631 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 425 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 385 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 460 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 395 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 455 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 358 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 392 t |
Where Egypt imports polyester and man-made filament blend from
Most of the value came from Greece (50%), Turkey (14%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.53 per kg, close to the world average of $6.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester and man-made filament blend exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.1 million of polyester and man-made filament blend in 2024 (167 tonnes). Turkey alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.1M | 100% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyester and man-made filament blend imports (HS 5515.12): 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 5515.12: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and man-made filament blend imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 631 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and man-made filament blend to Egypt?
Greece was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and man-made filament blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.53 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $6.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester and man-made filament blend to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyester and man-made filament blend?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend?
The HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend is subheading 5515.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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