Combed fine cotton yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of combed fine cotton yarn by Egypt reached $43.4 million in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 120 countries. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $60.6 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 | $43.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $46.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $46.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $60.6M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $34.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $43.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $46.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $39.7M | 12.0K t |
Where Egypt imports combed fine cotton yarn from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $26.0M | 60% |
| Turkey | $10.1M | 23% |
| Uzbekistan | $6.7M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $377K | 0.9% |
| China | $149K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $74K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $16K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, close to the world average of $3.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Combed fine cotton yarn exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported combed fine cotton yarn worth $3.3 million (628 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Portugal (31%), Pakistan (23%), Italy (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.0M | 31% |
| Pakistan | $762K | 23% |
| Italy | $526K | 16% |
| Brazil | $486K | 15% |
| India | $250K | 7.7% |
| Spain | $51K | 1.6% |
| United States | $48K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $46K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $34K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $16K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt combed fine cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.24): 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 5205.24: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of combed fine cotton yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported combed fine cotton yarn worth $43.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 120 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply combed fine cotton yarn to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and Uzbekistan (15%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of combed fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of combed fine cotton yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.7 million in 2017 to $43.4 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $60.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export combed fine cotton yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Pakistan and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $40.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.24. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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