Viscose rayon staple fiber imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported viscose rayon staple fiber worth $5.0 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.1 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 | $5.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 3.5K t |
Where Egypt imports viscose rayon staple fiber from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Indonesia (23%), India (21%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 34% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 23% |
| India | $1.0M | 21% |
| Austria | $622K | 12% |
| Singapore | $429K | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $61K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, close to the world average of $1.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt viscose rayon staple fiber imports (HS 5504.10): 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 5504.10: Fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of viscose rayon staple fiber imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported viscose rayon staple fiber worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 104 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply viscose rayon staple fiber to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Indonesia (23%) and India (21%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of viscose rayon staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of viscose rayon staple fiber to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for viscose rayon staple fiber?
The HS code for viscose rayon staple fiber is subheading 5504.10. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5504 page.
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