Cotton table linen exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cotton table linen by Egypt reached $8.9 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.3 million.
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 | $8.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 788 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 921 t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt exports cotton table linen to
The largest buyer markets were France (41%), Italy (35%), Switzerland (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.6M | 41% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 35% |
| Switzerland | $546K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $380K | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $220K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $208K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $163K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $123K | 1.4% |
| Namibia | $103K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $91K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.59 per kg, close to the world average of $10.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt cotton table linen exports (HS 6302.51): 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 6302.51: Table linen: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton table linen exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported cotton table linen worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 155 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton table linen from Egypt?
France was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Italy (35%) and Switzerland (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton table linen per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.59 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $10.56 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 table linen from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton table linen?
The HS code for cotton table linen is subheading 6302.51. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6302 page.
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