Textured polyester yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textured polyester yarn by Egypt reached $220.2 million in 2024 (151.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. That is 16% 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 | $220.2M | 151.1K t |
| 2023 | $189.9M | 83.4K t |
| 2022 | $194.5M | 75.9K t |
| 2021 | $187.8M | 122.8K t |
| 2020 | $129.7M | 110.8K t |
| 2019 | $140.6M | 97.7K t |
| 2018 | $142.6M | 86.0K t |
| 2017 | $132.1M | 93.4K t |
Where Egypt imports textured polyester yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $156.8M | 71% |
| India | $30.3M | 14% |
| Turkey | $27.2M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $969K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $763K | 0.4% |
| United States | $706K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $680K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $208K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $170K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textured polyester yarn exports from Egypt
Exports of textured polyester yarn by Egypt reached $7.4 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt textured polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.33): 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 5402.33: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textured polyester yarn worth $220.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 174 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester yarn to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($156.8 million), followed by India (14%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 736% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textured polyester yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $132.1 million in 2017 to $220.2 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $167.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export textured polyester yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Morocco and India. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $212.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester yarn?
The HS code for textured polyester yarn is subheading 5402.33. 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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