Furnishing textile exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported furnishing textile worth $9.3 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.1 million.
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 | $9.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 738 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 276 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 301 t |
Where Egypt exports furnishing textile to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+710% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.1M | 55% |
| Libya | $719K | 7.8% |
| United States | $535K | 5.8% |
| Sudan | $331K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $307K | 3.3% |
| Lebanon | $306K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $223K | 2.4% |
| France | $209K | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $167K | 1.8% |
| Nigeria | $108K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 6304
| 6304.11 | Bedspreads: knitted or crocheted | 38% |
| 6304.91 | Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, n.e.c. in heading 6304, knitted or crocheted | 19% |
| 6304.99 | Furnishing articles: of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of… | 14% |
| 6304.92 | Furnishing articles: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404) | 12% |
| 6304.19 | Bedspreads: not knitted or crocheted | 9.2% |
| 6304.93 | Furnishing articles: of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404) | 7.8% |
| 6304.20 | Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, bed nets, specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6304.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, 54% below the world average of $7.81, 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.
Furnishing textile imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported furnishing textile worth $2.9 million (295 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (36%), Turkey (31%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 36% |
| Turkey | $891K | 31% |
| India | $351K | 12% |
| Italy | $166K | 5.8% |
| Pakistan | $77K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $69K | 2.4% |
| France | $43K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $36K | 1.3% |
| United States | $28K | 1% |
| Canada | $18K | 0.6% |
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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 6304: Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404.
Common questions
What is the value of furnishing textile exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported furnishing textile worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy furnishing textile from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Libya (8%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 86 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 918% on the year.
What is the average export price of furnishing textile per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $7.81 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 furnishing textile from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2018 at $16.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import furnishing textile?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and India. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnishing textile?
The HS code for furnishing textile is heading 6304. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6304.11 (38% of the value) and 6304.91 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6304 page.
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