Polyester filament dyed imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $7.3 million of polyester filament dyed in 2024 (690 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 156% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $7.3M | 690 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 295 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 109 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 115 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 461 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 276 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 102 t |
Where Egypt imports polyester filament dyed from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.53 per kg, close to the world average of $9.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester filament dyed exports from Egypt
Exports of polyester filament dyed by Egypt reached $1.1 million in 2024 (94 tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (35%), Italy (16%), Turkey (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $402K | 35% |
| Italy | $180K | 16% |
| Turkey | $178K | 16% |
| Tunisia | $165K | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $114K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 3.5% |
| Russia | $39K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $9K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyester filament dyed imports (HS 5407.92): 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 5407.92: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, dyed, n.e.c. in heading 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament dyed imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyester filament dyed worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 690 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament dyed to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (16%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.53 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $9.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester filament dyed to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 536%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyester filament dyed?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Italy and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament dyed?
The HS code for polyester filament dyed is subheading 5407.92. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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