Carpet and floor covering exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported carpet and floor covering worth $30.2 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 177 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $30.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $36.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Egypt exports carpet and floor covering to
The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), Algeria (16%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+937% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.0M | 17% |
| Algeria | $4.9M | 16% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 11% |
| France | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $959K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $903K | 3% |
| Italy | $835K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.79 per kg, 58% above the world average of $4.30. 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.
Carpet and floor covering imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported carpet and floor covering worth $1.9 million (363 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 72% |
| India | $121K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $95K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $82K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $43K | 2.2% |
| Bangladesh | $27K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $25K | 1.3% |
| United States | $24K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5705: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of carpet and floor covering exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported carpet and floor covering worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy carpet and floor covering from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Algeria (16%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 96 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 937% on the year.
What is the average export price of carpet and floor covering per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.79 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $4.30 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 carpet and floor covering from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, an increase of 347%. The peak was 2022 at $36.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import carpet and floor covering?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carpet and floor covering?
The HS code for carpet and floor covering is heading 5705. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5705.00. It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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