Combed medium blended cotton yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.8 million of combed medium blended cotton yarn in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.0 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 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports combed medium blended cotton yarn from
India alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.1M | 63% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 33% |
| Turkey | $155K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $27K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, close to the world average of $3.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Combed medium blended cotton yarn exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported combed medium blended cotton yarn worth $679 thousand (214 tonnes). Israel alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $446K | 66% |
| Saudi Arabia | $126K | 19% |
| Turkey | $62K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $44K | 6.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt combed medium blended cotton yarn imports (HS 5206.22): 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 5206.22: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of combed medium blended cotton yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported combed medium blended cotton yarn worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 86 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply combed medium blended cotton yarn to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Indonesia (33%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of combed medium blended cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of combed medium blended cotton yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export combed medium blended cotton yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $679 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed medium blended cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed medium blended cotton yarn is subheading 5206.22. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5206 page.
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