Polyester-cotton blend yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported polyester-cotton blend yarn worth $44.6 million (18.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 130 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $95.2 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 | $44.6M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $42.9M | 17.3K t |
| 2022 | $66.8M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $88.3M | 33.4K t |
| 2020 | $72.6M | 37.7K t |
| 2019 | $95.2M | 45.1K t |
| 2018 | $87.6M | 34.1K t |
| 2017 | $39.3M | 18.1K t |
Where Egypt imports polyester-cotton blend yarn from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $24.1M | 54% |
| Turkey | $7.9M | 18% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $4.2M | 9.3% |
| China | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.3M | 3% |
| Thailand | $640K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $246K | 0.6% |
| Tajikistan | $23K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, close to the world average of $2.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester-cotton blend yarn exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported polyester-cotton blend yarn worth $265 thousand (61 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (42%), Turkey (41%), Tunisia (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $110K | 42% |
| Turkey | $108K | 41% |
| Tunisia | $43K | 16% |
| Israel | $4K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyester-cotton blend yarn imports (HS 5509.53): 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 5509.53: Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester-cotton blend yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyester-cotton blend yarn worth $44.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 130 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester-cotton blend yarn to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($24.1 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester-cotton blend yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester-cotton blend yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.3 million in 2017 to $44.6 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $95.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyester-cotton blend yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Turkey and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $44.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester-cotton blend yarn?
The HS code for polyester-cotton blend yarn is subheading 5509.53. 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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