Synthetic staple fiber (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $10.5 million of synthetic staple fiber (other) in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $15.6 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 | $10.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 959 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 441 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 278 t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 141 t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 93 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 40 t |
| 2017 | $994K | 52 t |
Where Egypt imports synthetic staple fiber (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 86% |
| India | $866K | 8.3% |
| Thailand | $615K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, 34% above the world average of $2.41. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt synthetic staple fiber (other) imports (HS 5503.90): 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 5503.90: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fiber (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported synthetic staple fiber (other) worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fiber (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by India (8%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fiber (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $2.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic staple fiber (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $994 thousand in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 952%. The peak was 2020 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other)?
The HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other) is subheading 5503.90. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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