Dyed linen fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed linen fabric by Egypt reached $6.0 million in 2024 (148 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
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 | $6.0M | 148 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 129 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 52 t |
| 2020 | $809K | 32 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 91 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 38 t |
Where Egypt imports dyed linen fabric from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 77% |
| Turkey | $519K | 8.6% |
| Italy | $373K | 6.2% |
| India | $329K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $175K | 2.9% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.74 per kg, 44% above the world average of $28.37. 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.
Dyed linen fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.5 million of dyed linen fabric in 2024 (74 tonnes). Italy alone took 73% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 73% |
| North Macedonia | $338K | 14% |
| Turkey | $138K | 5.5% |
| China | $56K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $33K | 1.3% |
| United States | $31K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $28K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $12K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $10K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt dyed linen fabric imports (HS 5309.19): 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 5309.19: Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed linen fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported dyed linen fabric worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed linen fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed linen fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.74 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $28.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed linen fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 455%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export dyed linen fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, North Macedonia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed linen fabric?
The HS code for dyed linen fabric is subheading 5309.19. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5309 page.
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