Bleached medium plain cotton fabric exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bleached medium plain cotton fabric by Egypt reached $2.0 million in 2024 (102 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.6 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 | $2.0M | 102 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 225 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 116 t |
| 2021 | $343K | 32 t |
| 2020 | $561K | 30 t |
| 2019 | $226K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $717K | 83 t |
| 2017 | $411K | 68 t |
Where Egypt exports bleached medium plain cotton fabric to
United Kingdom alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 56% |
| Spain | $375K | 19% |
| Turkey | $109K | 5.4% |
| Kenya | $82K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $65K | 3.2% |
| France | $48K | 2.4% |
| Tunisia | $46K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $23K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $21K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.72 per kg, 128% above the world average of $8.64. 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.
Bleached medium plain cotton fabric imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $1.5 million of bleached medium plain cotton fabric in 2024 (147 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $986K | 65% |
| Indonesia | $123K | 8.1% |
| India | $122K | 8% |
| Turkey | $87K | 5.7% |
| Pakistan | $77K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $72K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $43K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt bleached medium plain cotton fabric exports (HS 5208.22): 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 5208.22: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached medium plain cotton fabric exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported bleached medium plain cotton fabric worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 91 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy bleached medium plain cotton fabric from Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Spain (19%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 984% on the year.
What is the average export price of bleached medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.72 per kg in 2024, 128% above the world average of $8.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bleached medium plain cotton fabric from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $410 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 388%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also import bleached medium plain cotton fabric?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Indonesia and India. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $479 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for bleached medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for bleached medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.22. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Egypt. Tell us your product to see it live.
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