Braid and trimming imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.5 million of braid and trimming in 2024 (207 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 207 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 176 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 165 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 318 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 195 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 240 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 273 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 212 t |
Where Egypt imports braid and trimming from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.6M | 64% |
| Italy | $285K | 11% |
| China | $247K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $174K | 6.9% |
| United States | $81K | 3.2% |
| India | $59K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $26K | 1% |
| France | $13K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5808
| 5808.90 | Ornamental trimmings: tassels, pompons and similar articles: ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted | 59% |
| 5808.10 | Braids: in the piece | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.12 per kg, 24% above the world average of $9.75. 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.
Braid and trimming exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $691 thousand of braid and trimming in 2024 (16 tonnes). Italy alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+512% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $406K | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $135K | 20% |
| Turkey | $67K | 9.7% |
| United States | $24K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $21K | 3% |
| France | $19K | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $8K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.3% |
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 5808: Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles.
Common questions
What is the value of braid and trimming imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported braid and trimming worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 207 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply braid and trimming to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (11%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of braid and trimming per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.12 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $9.75 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 braid and trimming to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export braid and trimming?
Yes. Egypt exported $691 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Kingdom and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for braid and trimming?
The HS code for braid and trimming is heading 5808. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5808.90 (59% of the value) and 5808.10 (41%). It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5808 page.
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