Coated textile imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported coated textile worth $2.9 million (552 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.1 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 | $2.9M | 552 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports coated textile from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 100% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $5K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5901
| 5901.90 | Textile fabrics: coated with gum or amylaceous substances, tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics for… | 71% |
| 5901.10 | Textile fabrics: coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, 27% above the world average of $4.15. 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.
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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 5901: Textile fabrics, gum or amylaceous substance coated, used for outer book covers and like; tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics used for hat foundation.
Common questions
What is the value of coated textile imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported coated textile worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 552 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated textile to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Germany (0%) and Greece (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $4.15 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 coated textile to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2021 at $17.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for coated textile?
The HS code for coated textile is heading 5901. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5901.90 (71% of the value) and 5901.10 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5901 page.
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