Polyester staple fiber imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester staple fiber by Egypt reached $65.7 million in 2024 (57.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $65.7M | 57.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.8M | 37.1K t |
| 2022 | $41.2M | 31.0K t |
| 2021 | $43.9M | 41.1K t |
| 2020 | $33.4M | 39.5K t |
| 2019 | $37.2M | 34.7K t |
| 2018 | $37.5M | 30.7K t |
| 2017 | $37.3M | 35.4K t |
Where Egypt imports polyester staple fiber from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.6M | 57% |
| India | $22.0M | 34% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $531K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $297K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $249K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $78K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $55K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple fiber exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported polyester staple fiber worth $33.3 million (32.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Turkey alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyester staple fiber imports (HS 5503.20): 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 5503.20: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fiber imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyester staple fiber worth $65.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fiber to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($37.6 million), followed by India (33%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 963% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.19 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 fiber to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.3 million in 2017 to $65.7 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $42.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyester staple fiber?
Yes. Egypt exported $33.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Poland and France. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fiber?
The HS code for polyester staple fiber is subheading 5503.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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