Retail staple fibre yarn exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported retail staple fibre yarn worth $17.0 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 111 countries for exports of this product. That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 136% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 707 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 544 t |
| 2018 | $822K | 211 t |
| 2017 | $42K | 23 t |
Where Egypt exports retail staple fibre yarn to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $15.9M | 94% |
| Canada | $598K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $188K | 1.1% |
| United States | $134K | 0.8% |
| Chile | $68K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $40K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $35K | 0.2% |
| Yemen | $30K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5511
| 5511.10 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale | 91% |
| 5511.20 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale | 5% |
| 5511.30 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, put up for retail sale | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5511.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, 29% below the world average of $7.39, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail staple fibre yarn imports to Egypt
Imports of retail staple fibre yarn by Egypt reached $1.2 million in 2024 (213 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.1M | 89% |
| China | $90K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5511: Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail staple fibre yarn exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported retail staple fibre yarn worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 111 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries buy retail staple fibre yarn from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Canada (4%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average export price of retail staple fibre yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $7.39 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of retail staple fibre yarn from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $42 thousand in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import retail staple fibre yarn?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail staple fibre yarn?
The HS code for retail staple fibre yarn is heading 5511. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5511.10 (91% of the value) and 5511.20 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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