Coarse cotton yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported coarse cotton yarn worth $35.6 million (13.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. Value rose 110% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $35.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $34.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
Where Egypt imports coarse cotton yarn from
Turkey alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, close to the world average of $2.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coarse cotton yarn exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported coarse cotton yarn worth $9.8 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 84 countries for exports of this product. Italy alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.0M | 51% |
| Pakistan | $2.8M | 29% |
| Guatemala | $809K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $413K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $125K | 1.3% |
| India | $122K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $120K | 1.2% |
| Algeria | $111K | 1.1% |
| Syria | $96K | 1% |
| Argentina | $67K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt coarse cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.11): 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 5205.11: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of coarse cotton yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported coarse cotton yarn worth $35.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 141 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 110% on 2023.
Which countries supply coarse cotton yarn to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($25.0 million), followed by India (16%) and Pakistan (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of coarse cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $2.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coarse cotton yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $35.6 million in 2024, an increase of 817%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export coarse cotton yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Pakistan and Guatemala. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coarse cotton yarn?
The HS code for coarse cotton yarn is subheading 5205.11. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
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