Polyester and viscose rayon blend imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $66.9 million of polyester and viscose rayon blend in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. That is 7% 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 | $66.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $62.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $65.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $67.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $48.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $56.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $54.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $41.0M | 5.5K t |
Where Egypt imports polyester and viscose rayon blend from
China alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.3M | 59% |
| India | $21.0M | 31% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 5.7% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $692K | 1% |
| Israel | $275K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $273K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $213K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $56K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $37K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.15 per kg, close to the world average of $7.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester and viscose rayon blend exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $980 thousand of polyester and viscose rayon blend in 2024 (150 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $500K | 51% |
| Algeria | $381K | 39% |
| Iraq | $49K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $49K | 5% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyester and viscose rayon blend imports (HS 5515.11): 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 5515.11: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and viscose rayon blend imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyester and viscose rayon blend worth $66.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 186 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and viscose rayon blend to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($39.3 million), followed by India (31%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and viscose rayon blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester and viscose rayon blend to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.0 million in 2017 to $66.9 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2021 at $67.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyester and viscose rayon blend?
Yes. Egypt exported $980 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and Iraq. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $65.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and viscose rayon blend?
The HS code for polyester and viscose rayon blend is subheading 5515.11. 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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