Combed medium-fine cotton yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported combed medium-fine cotton yarn worth $150.1 million (39.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 121 countries for imports of this product. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $150.1M | 39.1K t |
| 2023 | $128.4M | 36.2K t |
| 2022 | $119.1M | 24.8K t |
| 2021 | $126.8M | 33.5K t |
| 2020 | $99.6M | 37.5K t |
| 2019 | $102.4M | 35.0K t |
| 2018 | $78.1M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $78.4M | 24.9K t |
Where Egypt imports combed medium-fine cotton yarn from
The largest suppliers were India (39%), Turkey (37%), Uzbekistan (22%). Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $58.0M | 39% |
| Turkey | $55.7M | 37% |
| Uzbekistan | $33.0M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $2.7M | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $221K | 0.2% |
| Tajikistan | $180K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $122K | 0.1% |
| China | $58K | 0% |
| Turkmenistan | $40K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $27K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.84 per kg, close to the world average of $3.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Combed medium-fine cotton yarn exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported combed medium-fine cotton yarn worth $7.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Italy alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.7M | 63% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 15% |
| Nigeria | $859K | 11% |
| Brazil | $753K | 10% |
| Serbia | $36K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $28K | 0.4% |
| Senegal | $18K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt combed medium-fine cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.23): 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 5205.23: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of combed medium-fine cotton yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported combed medium-fine cotton yarn worth $150.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 121 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply combed medium-fine cotton yarn to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($58.0 million), followed by Turkey (37%) and Uzbekistan (22%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of combed medium-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.84 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $3.33 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-fine cotton yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.4 million in 2017 to $150.1 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $110.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export combed medium-fine cotton yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Israel and Nigeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $142.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed medium-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for combed medium-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.23. 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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