Blended cotton yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blended cotton yarn by Egypt reached $42.5 million in 2024 (18.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $42.5M | 18.1K t |
| 2023 | $50.1M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $41.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $30.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $30.6M | 12.7K t |
Where Egypt imports blended cotton yarn from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $22.3M | 53% |
| Turkey | $14.5M | 34% |
| Indonesia | $4.1M | 9.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $536K | 1.3% |
| China | $506K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $334K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $110K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $57K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $15K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5206
| 5206.12 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex… | 38% |
| 5206.23 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex… | 26% |
| 5206.22 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex… | 11% |
| 5206.11 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14… | 9.6% |
| 5206.24 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex… | 8.7% |
| 5206.31 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14… | 1.7% |
| 5206.21 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14… | 1.6% |
| 5206.13 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex… | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, close to the world average of $2.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blended cotton yarn exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.8 million of blended cotton yarn in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.3M | 61% |
| Israel | $472K | 13% |
| Algeria | $385K | 10% |
| Italy | $256K | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $187K | 5% |
| Tunisia | $92K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $71K | 1.9% |
| Mauritania | $5K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 5206: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of blended cotton yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported blended cotton yarn worth $42.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 163 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply blended cotton yarn to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($22.3 million), followed by Turkey (34%) and Indonesia (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of blended cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $2.84 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 imports of blended cotton yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.6 million in 2017 to $42.5 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $50.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export blended cotton yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Israel and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $38.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for blended cotton yarn?
The HS code for blended cotton yarn is heading 5206. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5206.12 (38% of the value) and 5206.23 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5206 page.
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