Cotton waste exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cotton waste by Egypt reached $5.2 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $5.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $99K | 249 t |
| 2020 | $673K | 330 t |
| 2019 | $777K | 527 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Egypt exports cotton waste to
Saudi Arabia alone took 52% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 52% |
| Vietnam | $794K | 15% |
| Italy | $687K | 13% |
| Portugal | $543K | 11% |
| United States | $237K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $109K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.8% |
| Armenia | $28K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $18K | 0.4% |
| Georgia | $18K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5202
| 5202.91 | Cotton: garnetted stock waste | 56% |
| 5202.10 | Cotton: yarn waste (including thread waste) | 23% |
| 5202.99 | Cotton: waste other than garnetted stock and yarn (including thread) waste | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton waste imports to Egypt
Imports of cotton waste by Egypt reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.8M | 98% |
| Greece | $40K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5202: Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton waste exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported cotton waste worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 114 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton waste from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Vietnam (15%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 12 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of cotton waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.10 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 exports of cotton waste from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 269%. The peak was 2023 at $6.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import cotton waste?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Greece and Spain. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton waste?
The HS code for cotton waste is heading 5202. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5202.91 (56% of the value) and 5202.10 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5202 page.
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