Embroidered fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $7.2 million of embroidered fabric in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.9 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 | $7.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $28.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 806 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 683 t |
Where Egypt imports embroidered fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
Product types under HS 5810
| 5810.92 | Embroidery: with visible ground, of man-made fibres, in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 75% |
| 5810.99 | Embroidery: with visible ground, of textile materials (other than cotton and man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 13% |
| 5810.91 | Embroidery: with visible ground, of cotton, in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 7.8% |
| 5810.10 | Embroidery: without visible ground, in the piece, in strips or in motifs | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.78 per kg, 66% below the world average of $13.99, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Embroidered fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $306 thousand of embroidered fabric in 2024 (12 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (34%), Algeria (27%), Morocco (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $105K | 34% |
| Algeria | $82K | 27% |
| Morocco | $64K | 21% |
| Turkey | $42K | 14% |
| Malta | $4K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.6% |
| China | $2K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 5810: Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Common questions
What is the value of embroidered fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported embroidered fabric worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply embroidered fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of embroidered fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $13.99 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 imports of embroidered fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $28.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export embroidered fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $306 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Algeria and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for embroidered fabric?
The HS code for embroidered fabric is heading 5810. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5810.92 (75% of the value) and 5810.99 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5810 page.
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