Bed linen exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bed linen by Egypt reached $133.6 million in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $133.6M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $143.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $165.6M | 20.4K t |
| 2021 | $117.9M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $99.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $129.7M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $162.2M | 22.5K t |
| 2017 | $158.0M | 23.4K t |
Where Egypt exports bed linen to
Most of it went to Italy (13%), Netherlands (12%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.9M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $16.3M | 12% |
| Germany | $16.3M | 12% |
| France | $13.2M | 9.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.8M | 8.1% |
| Morocco | $10.5M | 7.9% |
| Spain | $10.2M | 7.7% |
| United States | $7.7M | 5.8% |
| Ireland | $5.3M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 6302
| 6302.91 | Toilet and kitchen linen: of cotton, excluding terry towelling or similar terry fabrics | 31% |
| 6302.60 | Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton | 30% |
| 6302.39 | Bed linen: of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | 8.2% |
| 6302.10 | Bed linen: knitted or crocheted | 7.9% |
| 6302.51 | Table linen: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted | 6.7% |
| 6302.32 | Bed linen: of man-made fibres (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | 5.2% |
| 6302.31 | Bed linen: of cotton (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | 4.3% |
| 6302.21 | Bed linen: of cotton, printed, not knitted or crocheted | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.63 per kg, close to the world average of $7.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bed linen imports to Egypt
Imports of bed linen by Egypt reached $4.8 million in 2024 (570 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (49%), Turkey (23%), Pakistan (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 49% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 23% |
| Pakistan | $419K | 8.7% |
| Italy | $328K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $120K | 2.5% |
| Bangladesh | $110K | 2.3% |
| India | $101K | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $77K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 1% |
| South Korea | $31K | 0.7% |
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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 6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
Common questions
What is the value of bed linen exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported bed linen worth $133.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy bed linen from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 96 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average export price of bed linen per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.70 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of bed linen from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $158.0 million in 2017 to $133.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $165.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import bed linen?
Yes. Egypt imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Pakistan. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $128.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed linen?
The HS code for bed linen is heading 6302. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6302.91 (31% of the value) and 6302.60 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6302 page.
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