Synthetic staple yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported synthetic staple yarn worth $158.8 million (66.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 196 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $292.8 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 | $158.8M | 66.2K t |
| 2023 | $137.2M | 53.8K t |
| 2022 | $208.9M | 63.9K t |
| 2021 | $275.3M | 130.8K t |
| 2020 | $231.0M | 137.3K t |
| 2019 | $270.2M | 139.9K t |
| 2018 | $292.8M | 134.4K t |
| 2017 | $224.3M | 122.5K t |
Where Egypt imports synthetic staple yarn from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $83.8M | 53% |
| India | $31.5M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $13.5M | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $12.8M | 8.1% |
| Vietnam | $11.3M | 7.1% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 1.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.5M | 1% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 0.9% |
| France | $350K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $284K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.53 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale | 28% |
| 5509.22 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up… | 26% |
| 5509.21 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale | 23% |
| 5509.59 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.5, not put up for retail sale | 12% |
| 5509.51 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale | 3.8% |
| 5509.69 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for… | 2.2% |
| 5509.41 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale | 1.8% |
| 5509.32 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not… | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.00, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic staple yarn exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $46.0 million of synthetic staple yarn in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Turkey alone took 78% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $35.9M | 78% |
| Syria | $4.9M | 11% |
| Guatemala | $743K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $733K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $550K | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $468K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $429K | 0.9% |
| Tunisia | $364K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $310K | 0.7% |
| Algeria | $305K | 0.7% |
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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported synthetic staple yarn worth $158.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 196 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($83.8 million), followed by India (20%) and Indonesia (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.00 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 staple yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $224.3 million in 2017 to $158.8 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $292.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export synthetic staple yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $46.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Syria and Guatemala. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $112.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5509.53 (28% of the value) and 5509.22 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
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