Synthetic monofilament (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported synthetic monofilament (other) worth $4.8 million (208 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.3 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 | $4.8M | 208 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 221 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 275 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 369 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 423 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 589 t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 885 t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 508 t |
Where Egypt imports synthetic monofilament (other) from
Germany alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.8M | 79% |
| China | $771K | 16% |
| India | $82K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $72K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $51K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $51K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $13K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.24 per kg, 172% above the world average of $8.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic monofilament (other) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $804 thousand of synthetic monofilament (other) in 2024 (584 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (49%), Spain (25%), Romania (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $397K | 49% |
| Spain | $201K | 25% |
| Romania | $59K | 7.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $52K | 6.4% |
| Morocco | $36K | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $27K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $21K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $13K | 1.6% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt synthetic monofilament (other) imports (HS 5404.19): 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 5404.19: Monofilament n.e.c. in heading no 5404: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported synthetic monofilament (other) worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic monofilament (other) to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (16%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.24 per kg in 2024, 172% above the world average of $8.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic monofilament (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2018 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export synthetic monofilament (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $804 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 $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament (other)?
The HS code for synthetic monofilament (other) is subheading 5404.19. 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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