Cotton terry towelling, bleached exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $8.0 million of cotton terry towelling, bleached in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 94 countries. That is 109% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 99% 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 | $8.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 439 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 415 t |
| 2021 | $246K | 39 t |
| 2020 | $143K | 18 t |
| 2019 | $410K | 57 t |
| 2018 | $56K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $65K | 11 t |
Where Egypt exports cotton terry towelling, bleached to
The largest buyer markets were Algeria (38%), Canada (22%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+907% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $3.0M | 38% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $895K | 11% |
| France | $700K | 8.7% |
| United States | $559K | 7% |
| Lebanon | $143K | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $138K | 1.7% |
| Slovakia | $137K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $109K | 1.4% |
| Jordan | $95K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.77 per kg, 53% above the world average of $5.07. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt cotton terry towelling, bleached exports (HS 5802.19): 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 5802.19: Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of cotton, bleached, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton terry towelling, bleached exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported cotton terry towelling, bleached worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 94 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 109% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton terry towelling, bleached from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Canada (22%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 907% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton terry towelling, bleached per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.77 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $5.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cotton terry towelling, bleached from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $64 thousand in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towelling, bleached?
The HS code for cotton terry towelling, bleached is subheading 5802.19. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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