Synthetic monofilament imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $11.6 million of synthetic monofilament in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.9 million.
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 | $11.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports synthetic monofilament from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Germany (39%), United Arab Emirates (4%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+891% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 41% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $522K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $441K | 3.8% |
| India | $391K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $297K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $238K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $181K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $139K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 5404
| 5404.90 | Filament, synthetic: strip and the like (e.g.. artificial straw), of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm | 49% |
| 5404.19 | Monofilament n.e.c. in heading no 5404: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 42% |
| 5404.12 | Monofilament of polypropylene: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 8.8% |
| 5404.11 | Elastomeric monofilament: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.53 per kg, close to the world average of $5.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic monofilament exports from Egypt
Exports of synthetic monofilament by Egypt reached $864 thousand in 2024 (616 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (46%), Spain (23%), Romania (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $397K | 46% |
| Spain | $201K | 23% |
| Romania | $59K | 6.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $52K | 6% |
| Morocco | $51K | 5.9% |
| Kenya | $43K | 5% |
| Portugal | $27K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $18K | 2% |
| Greece | $13K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.5% |
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 5404: Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported synthetic monofilament worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic monofilament to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Germany (39%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 891% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.52 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 synthetic monofilament to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $18.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export synthetic monofilament?
Yes. Egypt exported $864 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Spain and Romania. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament?
The HS code for synthetic monofilament is heading 5404. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5404.90 (49% of the value) and 5404.19 (42%). It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5404 page.
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