Textured polyester fabric (natural) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported textured polyester fabric (natural) worth $81.9 million (20.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 182 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $111.5 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 | $81.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $111.5M | 25.4K t |
| 2022 | $101.0M | 22.2K t |
| 2021 | $59.1M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $29.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $40.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $25.9M | 6.4K t |
Where Egypt imports textured polyester fabric (natural) from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.95 per kg, close to the world average of $4.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textured polyester fabric (natural) exports from Egypt
Exports of textured polyester fabric (natural) by Egypt reached $18.7 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 93 countries. Turkey alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.5M | 62% |
| Sudan | $4.5M | 24% |
| Kuwait | $1.5M | 7.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $422K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $343K | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $157K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 0.6% |
| Algeria | $86K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $72K | 0.4% |
| United States | $28K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt textured polyester fabric (natural) imports (HS 5407.51): 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 5407.51: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester fabric (natural) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textured polyester fabric (natural) worth $81.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 182 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester fabric (natural) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($76.2 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.95 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $4.19 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 polyester fabric (natural) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.9 million in 2017 to $81.9 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. The peak was 2023 at $111.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export textured polyester fabric (natural)?
Yes. Egypt exported $18.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Sudan and Kuwait. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $63.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural)?
The HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural) is subheading 5407.51. 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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