Handbag (plastic or textile) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $8.2 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 3.0K t |
Where Egypt imports handbag (plastic or textile) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 62% |
| Vietnam | $743K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $600K | 7.3% |
| Indonesia | $427K | 5.2% |
| Cambodia | $375K | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $301K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $159K | 1.9% |
| Brunei | $138K | 1.7% |
| Myanmar | $76K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $54K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.96 per kg, 65% below the world average of $22.69, 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.
Handbag (plastic or textile) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $557 thousand (17 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (23%), Libya (22%), Rwanda (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $126K | 23% |
| Libya | $122K | 22% |
| Rwanda | $41K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 7.4% |
| Sudan | $30K | 5.3% |
| United States | $27K | 4.8% |
| Greece | $26K | 4.6% |
| Kuwait | $25K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $16K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt handbag (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.22): 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (plastic or textile) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (plastic or textile) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Vietnam (9%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.96 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $22.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of handbag (plastic or textile) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2019 at $21.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export handbag (plastic or textile)?
Yes. Egypt exported $557 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Libya and Rwanda. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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