Flax yarn exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $5.8 million of flax yarn in 2024 (731 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 79 countries. That is 15% less than in 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 | $5.8M | 731 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 794 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt exports flax yarn to
Most of it went to Germany (24%), Italy (19%), Romania (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Croatia grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 24% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 19% |
| Romania | $1.0M | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $370K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $288K | 5% |
| Belgium | $244K | 4.2% |
| Croatia | $227K | 3.9% |
| France | $178K | 3.1% |
| Hungary | $141K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $120K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 5306
| 5306.20 | Yarn: of flax, multiple (folded) or cabled | 52% |
| 5306.10 | Yarn: of flax, single | 48% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.96 per kg, 44% below the world average of $14.28, 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.
Flax yarn imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported flax yarn worth $5.2 million (272 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (42%), Italy (40%), Tunisia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 42% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 40% |
| Tunisia | $412K | 7.9% |
| Poland | $311K | 6% |
| India | $134K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $70K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5306: Flax yarn.
Common questions
What is the value of flax yarn exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported flax yarn worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 731 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 79 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy flax yarn from Egypt?
Germany was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Romania (18%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Croatia grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average export price of flax yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.96 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $14.28 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 yarn from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import flax yarn?
Yes. Egypt imported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Tunisia. That compares with exports of $5.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for flax yarn?
The HS code for flax yarn is heading 5306. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5306.20 (52% of the value) and 5306.10 (48%). 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 5306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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