Polyester staple fabric (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $111.4 million of polyester staple fabric (other) in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $265.0 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 | $111.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $118.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $265.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 430 t |
Where Egypt imports polyester staple fabric (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.99 per kg, 177% above the world average of $6.85. 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.
Polyester staple fabric (other) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported polyester staple fabric (other) worth $14.6 million (484 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $12.0M | 82% |
| Algeria | $809K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $551K | 3.8% |
| Sudan | $374K | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $294K | 2% |
| Spain | $188K | 1.3% |
| Israel | $177K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 0.4% |
| Tunisia | $49K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $38K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyester staple fabric (other) imports (HS 5512.19): 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 5512.19: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fabric (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyester staple fabric (other) worth $111.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 199 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fabric (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($98.1 million), followed by Pakistan (4%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 899% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fabric (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.99 per kg in 2024, 177% above the world average of $6.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple fabric (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $111.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $265.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyester staple fabric (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $14.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $96.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fabric (other)?
The HS code for polyester staple fabric (other) is subheading 5512.19. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Egypt. Tell us your product to see it live.
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