Cotton terry towels exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported cotton terry towels worth $39.6 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $58.2 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 | $39.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $40.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $34.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $36.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $54.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $58.2M | 8.9K t |
Where Egypt exports cotton terry towels to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (15%), Netherlands (13%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.1M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 13% |
| United States | $4.7M | 12% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 12% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 10% |
| Morocco | $4.1M | 10% |
| France | $2.3M | 5.8% |
| Slovenia | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $958K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $907K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.69 per kg, close to the world average of $7.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton terry towels imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $928 thousand of cotton terry towels in 2024 (103 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $478K | 52% |
| China | $269K | 29% |
| India | $40K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $37K | 4% |
| Pakistan | $34K | 3.7% |
| Bangladesh | $28K | 3% |
| Spain | $20K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cotton terry towels exports (HS 6302.60): 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 6302.60: Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton terry towels exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported cotton terry towels worth $39.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton terry towels from Egypt?
Germany was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 72 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton terry towels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.69 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $7.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cotton terry towels from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $58.2 million in 2017 to $39.6 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $58.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also import cotton terry towels?
Yes. Egypt imported $928 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and India. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towels?
The HS code for cotton terry towels is subheading 6302.60. 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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