Denim imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $142.1 million of denim in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 178 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 70% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142.1M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $83.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $100.6M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $137.4M | 21.1K t |
| 2020 | $80.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $115.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $127.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $107.2M | 14.1K t |
Where Egypt imports denim from
Most of the value came from Turkey (40%), Pakistan (22%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $56.6M | 40% |
| Pakistan | $31.8M | 22% |
| China | $28.9M | 20% |
| Bangladesh | $6.3M | 4.4% |
| India | $5.7M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $5.5M | 3.9% |
| Lesotho | $4.4M | 3.1% |
| Algeria | $637K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $442K | 0.3% |
| Turkmenistan | $355K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.03 per kg, close to the world average of $5.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Denim exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $101.7 million of denim in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. Most of it went to Turkey (35%), Tunisia (31%), Italy (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Bangladesh grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $35.7M | 35% |
| Tunisia | $31.1M | 31% |
| Italy | $12.2M | 12% |
| Bangladesh | $6.7M | 6.6% |
| Morocco | $4.1M | 4.1% |
| Syria | $3.1M | 3% |
| Algeria | $1.0M | 1% |
| Sri Lanka | $998K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $964K | 1% |
| Madagascar | $936K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt denim imports (HS 5209.42): 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 5209.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim.
Common questions
What is the value of denim imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported denim worth $142.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 178 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply denim to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($56.6 million), followed by Pakistan (22%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of denim per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.03 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $5.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of denim to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107.2 million in 2017 to $142.1 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $111.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export denim?
Yes. Egypt exported $101.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Tunisia and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $40.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for denim?
The HS code for denim is subheading 5209.42. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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