Carded wool fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carded wool fabric by Egypt reached $2.7 million in 2024 (111 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.6 million.
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 | $2.7M | 111 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 339 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 139 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 116 t |
Where Egypt imports carded wool fabric from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 67% |
| Switzerland | $289K | 11% |
| China | $285K | 11% |
| Portugal | $124K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $67K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $59K | 2.2% |
| India | $38K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 5111
| 5111.30 | Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely… | 61% |
| 5111.11 | Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight not… | 22% |
| 5111.19 | Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding… | 10% |
| 5111.20 | Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely… | 5% |
| 5111.90 | Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely… | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5111.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.11 per kg, close to the world average of $27.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carded wool fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $700 thousand of carded wool fabric in 2024 (37 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $495K | 71% |
| Algeria | $120K | 17% |
| Tunisia | $25K | 3.6% |
| Nigeria | $24K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $22K | 3.1% |
| Greece | $14K | 2% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0.1% |
| Libya | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 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 5111: Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair.
Common questions
What is the value of carded wool fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported carded wool fabric worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded wool fabric to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Switzerland (11%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of carded wool fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.11 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $27.11 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 carded wool fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $4.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export carded wool fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $700 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded wool fabric?
The HS code for carded wool fabric is heading 5111. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5111.30 (61% of the value) and 5111.11 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5111 page.
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