Synthetic monofilament strip imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.7 million of synthetic monofilament strip in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 889 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 781 t |
Where Egypt imports synthetic monofilament strip from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 66% |
| United Arab Emirates | $522K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $414K | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $373K | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $297K | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $181K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $46K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, close to the world average of $3.72.
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 synthetic monofilament strip imports (HS 5404.90): 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 5404.90: Filament, synthetic: 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 strip imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported synthetic monofilament strip worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic monofilament strip to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $3.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic monofilament strip to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament strip?
The HS code for synthetic monofilament strip is subheading 5404.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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