Synthetic strip fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $13.1 million of synthetic strip fabric in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $13.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 359 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 312 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 623 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 586 t |
Where Egypt imports synthetic strip fabric from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (48%), China (20%), Turkey (19%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 48% |
| China | $2.6M | 20% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 19% |
| India | $632K | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $332K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $320K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $149K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $139K | 1.1% |
| Israel | $99K | 0.8% |
| United States | $76K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, close to the world average of $2.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic strip fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported synthetic strip fabric worth $6.8 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Algeria (46%), Saudi Arabia (23%), Tunisia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+591% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $3.1M | 46% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 23% |
| Tunisia | $453K | 6.7% |
| Sudan | $344K | 5.1% |
| Mauritania | $297K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $194K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $169K | 2.5% |
| Albania | $161K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $128K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $123K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt synthetic strip fabric imports (HS 5407.20): 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 5407.20: Fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic strip fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported synthetic strip fabric worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic strip fabric to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by China (20%) and Turkey (19%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic strip fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.53 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 strip fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 723%. The peak was 2023 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export synthetic strip fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic strip fabric?
The HS code for synthetic strip fabric is subheading 5407.20. 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 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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