Dyed heavy twill cotton fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric by Egypt reached $13.5 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 47% more than in 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 | $13.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports dyed heavy twill cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from Turkey (41%), Pakistan (31%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.5M | 41% |
| Pakistan | $4.2M | 31% |
| China | $3.1M | 23% |
| Brazil | $300K | 2.2% |
| Bangladesh | $261K | 1.9% |
| India | $135K | 1% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.67 per kg, close to the world average of $7.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dyed heavy twill cotton fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $5.5 million of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric in 2024 (566 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $3.4M | 62% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 36% |
| Turkey | $161K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt dyed heavy twill cotton fabric imports (HS 5209.32): 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 5209.32: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported dyed heavy twill cotton fabric worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 151 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed heavy twill cotton fabric to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Pakistan (31%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export dyed heavy twill cotton fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Morocco and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed heavy twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for dyed heavy twill cotton fabric is subheading 5209.32. 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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