Polyester staple fabric (natural) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $10.1 million of polyester staple fabric (natural) in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. Value rose 148% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $10.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 938 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 610 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 366 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 344 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 256 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 572 t |
Where Egypt imports polyester staple fabric (natural) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 92% |
| Poland | $397K | 4% |
| Pakistan | $170K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $138K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $49K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.01 per kg, close to the world average of $4.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple fabric (natural) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported polyester staple fabric (natural) worth $1.2 million (105 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $662K | 53% |
| Algeria | $528K | 43% |
| Sudan | $53K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyester staple fabric (natural) imports (HS 5512.11): 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 5512.11: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fabric (natural) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyester staple fabric (natural) worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 169 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 148% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fabric (natural) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Poland (4%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $4.38 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 staple fabric (natural) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 329%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyester staple fabric (natural)?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Algeria and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fabric (natural)?
The HS code for polyester staple fabric (natural) is subheading 5512.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 page.
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