Textured nylon yarn (fine) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $6.2 million of textured nylon yarn (fine) in 2024 (937 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 93% on 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 | $6.2M | 937 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 394 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 635 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 966 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 776 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 971 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 754 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Egypt imports textured nylon yarn (fine) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.58 per kg, 47% above the world average of $4.47. 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.
Textured nylon yarn (fine) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported textured nylon yarn (fine) worth $3.0 million (399 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (28%), Morocco (28%), Germany (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $854K | 28% |
| Morocco | $840K | 28% |
| Germany | $717K | 24% |
| Algeria | $329K | 11% |
| Libya | $105K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $69K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1.5% |
| United States | $38K | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $20K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $15K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt textured nylon yarn (fine) imports (HS 5402.31): 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 5402.31: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured nylon yarn (fine) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textured nylon yarn (fine) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 937 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured nylon yarn (fine) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Italy (10%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured nylon yarn (fine) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.58 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $4.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textured nylon yarn (fine) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export textured nylon yarn (fine)?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Morocco and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured nylon yarn (fine)?
The HS code for textured nylon yarn (fine) is subheading 5402.31. 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 5402 page.
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