Dyed medium plain cotton fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported dyed medium plain cotton fabric worth $7.8 million (582 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.8 million.
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 | $7.8M | 582 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 377 t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 727 t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 726 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 481 t |
Where Egypt imports dyed medium plain cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.39 per kg, 45% above the world average of $9.24. 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 medium plain cotton fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $5.0 million of dyed medium plain cotton fabric in 2024 (488 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $3.2M | 64% |
| Algeria | $523K | 11% |
| Hungary | $410K | 8.3% |
| Jordan | $231K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $139K | 2.8% |
| Tunisia | $127K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $88K | 1.8% |
| Slovenia | $69K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $57K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt dyed medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.32): 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 5208.32: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed medium plain cotton fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported dyed medium plain cotton fabric worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 582 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed medium plain cotton fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.39 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $9.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed medium plain cotton fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2021 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export dyed medium plain cotton fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Algeria and Hungary. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for dyed medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.32. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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