Textile cordage product imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile cordage product by Egypt reached $2.1 million in 2024 (518 tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.1M | 518 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 406 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 300 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 298 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 354 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 272 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 311 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 198 t |
Where Egypt imports textile cordage product from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 51% |
| Turkey | $299K | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $145K | 7% |
| Vietnam | $116K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $52K | 2.5% |
| Cyprus | $51K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $43K | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $42K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $37K | 1.8% |
| France | $30K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.99 per kg, 32% below the world average of $5.87, 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.
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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 5609: Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of textile cordage product imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textile cordage product worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 518 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile cordage product to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 705% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile cordage product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $5.87 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 textile cordage product to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2021 at $2.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for textile cordage product?
The HS code for textile cordage product is heading 5609. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5609.00. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5609 page.
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