Flax tow and waste exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of flax tow and waste by Egypt reached $13.9 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 60 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $13.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.9K t |
Where Egypt exports flax tow and waste to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.5M | 90% |
| Poland | $528K | 3.8% |
| India | $422K | 3% |
| Italy | $361K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $45K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $31K | 0.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $7K | 0.1% |
| Moldova | $4K | 0% |
| Serbia | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flax tow and waste imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported flax tow and waste worth $1.3 million (541 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Lithuania accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $1.0M | 81% |
| Tunisia | $87K | 6.9% |
| Poland | $83K | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $75K | 5.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt flax tow and waste exports (HS 5301.30): 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 5301.30: Flax: tow and waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock.
Common questions
What is the value of flax tow and waste exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported flax tow and waste worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 60 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy flax tow and waste from Egypt?
China was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Poland (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Moldova grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average export price of flax tow and waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of flax tow and waste from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, an increase of 597%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also import flax tow and waste?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Lithuania, Tunisia and Poland. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flax tow and waste?
The HS code for flax tow and waste is subheading 5301.30. 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.
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