Rope and cordage imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $18.7 million of rope and cordage in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $18.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 2.5K t |
Where Egypt imports rope and cordage from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Turkey (27%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 35% |
| Turkey | $5.0M | 27% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 10% |
| Portugal | $980K | 5.2% |
| Tanzania | $647K | 3.5% |
| Greece | $469K | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $424K | 2.3% |
| India | $321K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $310K | 1.7% |
| United States | $274K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 5607
| 5607.50 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated… | 40% |
| 5607.49 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or… | 29% |
| 5607.41 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene | 15% |
| 5607.90 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed… | 11% |
| 5607.29 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided… | 4.5% |
| 5607.21 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3.94, 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.
Rope and cordage exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported rope and cordage worth $10.0 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Sudan alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Chad grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $5.8M | 59% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 14% |
| Chad | $561K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $549K | 5.5% |
| Libya | $351K | 3.5% |
| Slovenia | $225K | 2.3% |
| Croatia | $172K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $123K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $121K | 1.2% |
| Greece | $119K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cordage imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rope and cordage worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cordage to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3.94 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 imports of rope and cordage to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export rope and cordage?
Yes. Egypt exported $10.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Italy and Chad. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rope and cordage?
The HS code for rope and cordage is heading 5607. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5607.50 (40% of the value) and 5607.49 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
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