Twisted polyester filament yarn exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of twisted polyester filament yarn by Egypt reached $14.9 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. That is 194% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 257% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $182K | 60 t |
| 2019 | $49K | 27 t |
| 2018 | $53K | 30 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 0 t |
Where Egypt exports twisted polyester filament yarn to
Sudan alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $12.6M | 85% |
| Libya | $842K | 5.7% |
| Palestine | $540K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $228K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $204K | 1.4% |
| Algeria | $152K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $100K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $59K | 0.4% |
| Mali | $39K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $33K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 per kg, 40% above the world average of $3.46. 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.
Twisted polyester filament yarn imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $6.1 million of twisted polyester filament yarn in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 137 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 79% |
| India | $727K | 12% |
| South Korea | $327K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $90K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $74K | 1.2% |
| France | $44K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt twisted polyester filament yarn exports (HS 5402.52): 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 5402.52: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted polyester filament yarn exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported twisted polyester filament yarn worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 67 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 194% on 2023.
Which countries buy twisted polyester filament yarn from Egypt?
Sudan was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by Libya (6%) and Palestine (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average export price of twisted polyester filament yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $3.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of twisted polyester filament yarn from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also import twisted polyester filament yarn?
Yes. Egypt imported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and South Korea. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted polyester filament yarn?
The HS code for twisted polyester filament yarn is subheading 5402.52. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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