Cotton men's shirts exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cotton men's shirts by Egypt reached $68.9 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $54.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $49.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 674 t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 604 t |
| 2019 | $44.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $37.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt exports cotton men's shirts to
Most of it went to Spain (13%), Netherlands (12%), Turkey (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $8.8M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $8.6M | 13% |
| Turkey | $8.5M | 12% |
| Poland | $8.2M | 12% |
| United States | $7.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 4% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 2% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.95 per kg, 24% above the world average of $34.55. 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.
Cotton men's shirts imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported cotton men's shirts worth $5.2 million (136 tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (27%), Bangladesh (27%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 28% |
| Bangladesh | $1.4M | 27% |
| China | $850K | 17% |
| Italy | $407K | 7.9% |
| India | $238K | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $215K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $148K | 2.9% |
| France | $111K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $100K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $84K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cotton men's shirts exports (HS 6205.20): 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported cotton men's shirts worth $68.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton men's shirts from Egypt?
Spain was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 100 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $42.95 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $34.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cotton men's shirts from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $37.2 million in 2017 to $68.9 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $42.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import cotton men's shirts?
Yes. Egypt imported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Bangladesh and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $63.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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