Polyester and wool blend imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester and wool blend by Egypt reached $2.5 million in 2024 (68 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 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 | $2.5M | 68 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 149 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 114 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 76 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 52 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 186 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 93 t |
Where Egypt imports polyester and wool blend from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (35%), India (20%), Portugal (17%). Among the main suppliers, Ethiopia grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $883K | 35% |
| India | $517K | 21% |
| Portugal | $429K | 17% |
| Romania | $199K | 7.9% |
| China | $176K | 7% |
| Ethiopia | $122K | 4.8% |
| Bulgaria | $74K | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $46K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $29K | 1.2% |
| France | $27K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.15 per kg, 82% above the world average of $20.41. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyester and wool blend imports (HS 5515.13): 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 5515.13: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and wool blend imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyester and wool blend worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and wool blend to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($883 thousand), followed by India (20%) and Portugal (17%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Ethiopia grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and wool blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.15 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $20.41 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 wool blend to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyester and wool blend?
Yes. Egypt exported $578 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Cote d'Ivoire and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and wool blend?
The HS code for polyester and wool blend is subheading 5515.13. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
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