Hackled flax fiber exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported hackled flax fiber worth $41.3 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 62 countries for exports of this product. That is 396% more than in 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 | $41.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt exports hackled flax fiber to
Most of it went to India (39%), China (37%), Turkey (4%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $16.2M | 39% |
| China | $15.5M | 38% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $989K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $944K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $805K | 2% |
| Lithuania | $342K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $201K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.65 per kg, 50% above the world average of $5.11. 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.
Hackled flax fiber imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported hackled flax fiber worth $3.3 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Belarus (41%), Belgium (26%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belarus grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $1.4M | 42% |
| Belgium | $849K | 26% |
| France | $449K | 14% |
| Lithuania | $250K | 7.7% |
| India | $108K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $95K | 2.9% |
| Tunisia | $91K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $70K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt hackled flax fiber exports (HS 5301.29): 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 5301.29: Flax: hackled or otherwise processed, but not spun.
Common questions
What is the value of hackled flax fiber exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported hackled flax fiber worth $41.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 62 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 396% on 2023.
Which countries buy hackled flax fiber from Egypt?
India was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by China (37%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average export price of hackled flax fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.65 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $5.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hackled flax fiber from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $41.3 million in 2024, an increase of 884%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also import hackled flax fiber?
Yes. Egypt imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belarus, Belgium and France. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hackled flax fiber?
The HS code for hackled flax fiber is subheading 5301.29. 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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