Viscose rayon staple yarn exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported viscose rayon staple yarn worth $2.6 million (682 tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.3 million.
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 | $2.6M | 683 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 507 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 564 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 734 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Egypt exports viscose rayon staple yarn to
Turkey alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.6M | 98% |
| Brazil | $55K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.85 per kg, 35% above the world average of $2.86. 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.
Viscose rayon staple yarn imports to Egypt
Imports of viscose rayon staple yarn by Egypt reached $39.5 million in 2024 (20.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 109 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $31.4M | 80% |
| China | $3.9M | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Croatia | $1.2M | 3% |
| India | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $467K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $47K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $18K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt viscose rayon staple yarn exports (HS 5510.11): 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 5510.11: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of viscose rayon staple yarn exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported viscose rayon staple yarn worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 682 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 66 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy viscose rayon staple yarn from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Brazil (2%) and Switzerland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average export price of viscose rayon staple yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.85 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of viscose rayon staple yarn from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2017 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also import viscose rayon staple yarn?
Yes. Egypt imported $39.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, China and Turkey. That compares with exports of $2.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for viscose rayon staple yarn?
The HS code for viscose rayon staple yarn is subheading 5510.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5510 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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