Staple fibre sewing thread exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $29.5 million of staple fibre sewing thread in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.2 million.
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 | $29.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $39.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $29.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $35.2M | 6.8K t |
Where Egypt exports staple fibre sewing thread to
Turkey alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $25.9M | 88% |
| Kenya | $695K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $693K | 2.4% |
| Guatemala | $684K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $325K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $317K | 1.1% |
| Libya | $307K | 1% |
| Tunisia | $98K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $79K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $78K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5508
| 5508.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 92% |
| 5508.20 | Sewing thread: of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale | 8.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5508.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.50 per kg, close to the world average of $4.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Staple fibre sewing thread imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $9.6 million of staple fibre sewing thread in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Israel (42%), China (34%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of staple fibre sewing thread exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported staple fibre sewing thread worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 128 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy staple fibre sewing thread from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($25.9 million), followed by Kenya (2%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average export price of staple fibre sewing thread per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.60 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 staple fibre sewing thread from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.2 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $39.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import staple fibre sewing thread?
Yes. Egypt imported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Israel, China and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for staple fibre sewing thread?
The HS code for staple fibre sewing thread is heading 5508. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5508.10 (92% of the value) and 5508.20 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5508 page.
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