Felt carpet exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported felt carpet worth $15.5 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 4.5K t |
Where Egypt exports felt carpet to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.7M | 56% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $757K | 4.9% |
| Austria | $729K | 4.7% |
| China | $403K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $350K | 2.3% |
| France | $348K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $334K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $330K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $311K | 2% |
Product types under HS 5704
| 5704.90 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: of felt, (not tufted or flocked), in the piece, whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area… | 94% |
| 5704.10 | Textile floor coverings: felt tiles, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area of 0.3m2 | 5.3% |
| 5704.20 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: of felt, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area exceeding 0.3 m2… | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5704.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 41% below the world average of $3.34, 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.
Felt carpet imports to Egypt
Imports of felt carpet by Egypt reached $890 thousand in 2024 (310 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $478K | 54% |
| United Kingdom | $332K | 37% |
| Belgium | $43K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $26K | 3% |
| India | $4K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.1% |
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 5704: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; of felt, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of felt carpet exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported felt carpet worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 120 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy felt carpet from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average export price of felt carpet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $3.34 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 exports of felt carpet from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $17.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import felt carpet?
Yes. Egypt imported $890 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Belgium. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for felt carpet?
The HS code for felt carpet is heading 5704. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5704.90 (93% of the value) and 5704.10 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5704 page.
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