Combed wool fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $14.9 million of combed wool fabric in 2024 (302 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $30.3 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 | $14.9M | 302 t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 239 t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 225 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 169 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 114 t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 667 t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 629 t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 607 t |
Where Egypt imports combed wool fabric from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.1M | 54% |
| China | $5.1M | 34% |
| Turkey | $881K | 5.9% |
| Portugal | $259K | 1.7% |
| India | $233K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $151K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 1% |
| Romania | $17K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5112
| 5112.11 | Fabrics, woven: of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding… | 50% |
| 5112.30 | Fabrics, woven: of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely… | 36% |
| 5112.19 | Fabrics, woven: of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 200g/m2 | 8.9% |
| 5112.90 | Fabrics, woven: of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely… | 4.1% |
| 5112.20 | Fabrics, woven: of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely… | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5112.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.50 per kg, close to the world average of $49.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Combed wool fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $576 thousand of combed wool fabric in 2024 (14 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $379K | 66% |
| Vietnam | $134K | 23% |
| Algeria | $58K | 10% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.3% |
| North Macedonia | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 5112: Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair.
Common questions
What is the value of combed wool fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported combed wool fabric worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply combed wool fabric to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by China (34%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 400% on the year.
What is the average import price of combed wool fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $49.38 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 combed wool fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2019 at $30.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export combed wool fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $576 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Vietnam and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed wool fabric?
The HS code for combed wool fabric is heading 5112. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5112.11 (50% of the value) and 5112.30 (36%). It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5112 page.
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