Flax fiber exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $122.7 million of flax fiber in 2024 (28.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 76 countries. Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average.
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 | $122.7M | 28.7K t |
| 2023 | $91.6M | 30.7K t |
| 2022 | $58.0M | 25.3K t |
| 2021 | $38.5M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 8.1K t |
Where Egypt exports flax fiber to
China alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+391% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $76.4M | 62% |
| India | $33.7M | 28% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $1.2M | 1% |
| Pakistan | $876K | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | $485K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5301
| 5301.21 | Flax: broken or scutched, but not spun | 36% |
| 5301.29 | Flax: hackled or otherwise processed, but not spun | 34% |
| 5301.10 | Flax: raw or retted, but not spun | 19% |
| 5301.30 | Flax: tow and waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.28 per kg, 22% above the world average of $3.52. 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.
Flax fiber imports to Egypt
Imports of flax fiber by Egypt reached $7.0 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Belgium (37%), Belarus (20%), Lithuania (19%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.6M | 37% |
| Belarus | $1.4M | 20% |
| Lithuania | $1.3M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $544K | 7.7% |
| France | $449K | 6.4% |
| India | $281K | 4% |
| Tunisia | $178K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $95K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $83K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $70K | 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 5301: Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock).
Common questions
What is the value of flax fiber exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported flax fiber worth $122.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 76 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy flax fiber from Egypt?
China was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($76.4 million), followed by India (27%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average export price of flax fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $3.52 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 flax fiber from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $122.7 million in 2024, an increase of 901%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import flax fiber?
Yes. Egypt imported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Belarus and Lithuania. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $115.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flax fiber?
The HS code for flax fiber is heading 5301. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5301.21 (36% of the value) and 5301.29 (34%). 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 5301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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