Garnetted cotton waste exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported garnetted cotton waste worth $2.9 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 62 countries. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.4 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 | $2.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $708K | 974 t |
| 2021 | $68K | 125 t |
| 2020 | $6K | 26 t |
| 2018 | $64K | 647 t |
| 2017 | $125K | 439 t |
Where Egypt exports garnetted cotton waste to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 93% |
| United States | $130K | 4.5% |
| Armenia | $28K | 1% |
| Sweden | $18K | 0.6% |
| Libya | $17K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.00, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt garnetted cotton waste exports (HS 5202.91): 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 5202.91: Cotton: garnetted stock waste.
Common questions
What is the value of garnetted cotton waste exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported garnetted cotton waste worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 62 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy garnetted cotton waste from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United States (4%) and Armenia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of garnetted cotton waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of garnetted cotton waste from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $125 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 7 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for garnetted cotton waste?
The HS code for garnetted cotton waste is subheading 5202.91. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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