Sisal baler twine exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported sisal baler twine worth $6.7 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 90 countries for exports of this product. That is 357% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% 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 | $6.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 740 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 505 t |
| 2021 | $56K | 12 t |
| 2020 | $48K | 11 t |
| 2019 | $151K | 48 t |
| 2018 | $108K | 36 t |
| 2017 | $132K | 46 t |
Where Egypt exports sisal baler twine to
Sudan alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Chad grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $5.7M | 84% |
| Chad | $561K | 8.3% |
| Libya | $346K | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $59K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $47K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.4% |
| Mauritania | $16K | 0.2% |
| Jordan | $16K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, close to the world average of $2.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt sisal baler twine exports (HS 5607.21): 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 5607.21: Twine: binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave.
Common questions
What is the value of sisal baler twine exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported sisal baler twine worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 90 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was up 357% on 2023.
Which countries buy sisal baler twine from Egypt?
Sudan was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Chad (8%) and Libya (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Chad grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average export price of sisal baler twine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sisal baler twine from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $132 thousand in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sisal baler twine?
The HS code for sisal baler twine is subheading 5607.21. 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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