Cleaning cloths imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported cleaning cloths worth $3.9 million (420 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.6 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 | $3.9M | 420 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 284 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 251 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 937 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 881 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 571 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 339 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 206 t |
Where Egypt imports cleaning cloths from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Georgia grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 73% |
| Georgia | $554K | 14% |
| Turkey | $146K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $98K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $54K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.6% |
| United States | $18K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $17K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.31 per kg, 61% above the world average of $5.79. 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.
Cleaning cloths exports from Egypt
Exports of cleaning cloths by Egypt reached $1.3 million in 2024 (253 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (23%), Morocco (16%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $304K | 23% |
| Morocco | $207K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $188K | 14% |
| France | $166K | 13% |
| Germany | $89K | 6.9% |
| Slovenia | $67K | 5.2% |
| Jordan | $51K | 3.9% |
| Slovakia | $48K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 3% |
| Tunisia | $29K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cleaning cloths imports (HS 6307.10): 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 6307.10: Cloths: floor cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths.
Common questions
What is the value of cleaning cloths imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cleaning cloths worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 420 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply cleaning cloths to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Georgia (14%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of cleaning cloths per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.31 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $5.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cleaning cloths to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 241%. The peak was 2021 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export cleaning cloths?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Morocco and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cleaning cloths?
The HS code for cleaning cloths is subheading 6307.10. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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