Heavy cotton fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy cotton fabric by Egypt reached $181.8 million in 2024 (25.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 211 countries for imports of this product. That is 40% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181.8M | 25.1K t |
| 2023 | $129.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $143.2M | 17.9K t |
| 2021 | $180.5M | 27.2K t |
| 2020 | $115.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $151.6M | 22.0K t |
| 2018 | $170.2M | 24.0K t |
| 2017 | $137.4M | 18.8K t |
Where Egypt imports heavy cotton fabric from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (38%), China (27%), Pakistan (20%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $69.4M | 38% |
| China | $48.8M | 27% |
| Pakistan | $36.4M | 20% |
| Bangladesh | $6.6M | 3.6% |
| India | $6.2M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $5.5M | 3% |
| Lesotho | $4.4M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $966K | 0.5% |
| Algeria | $637K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $442K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5209
| 5209.42 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim | 78% |
| 5209.32 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 7.4% |
| 5209.39 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.3, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 7.4% |
| 5209.22 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 1.2% |
| 5209.31 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 1% |
| 5209.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.1, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 0.9% |
| 5209.12 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 0.8% |
| 5209.29 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.2, weighing more than 200g/m2 | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.26 per kg, close to the world average of $6.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy cotton fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported heavy cotton fabric worth $129.7 million (18.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. Most of it went to Turkey (30%), Tunisia (28%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+716% on the year before).
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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 5209: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy cotton fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported heavy cotton fabric worth $181.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 211 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy cotton fabric to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($69.4 million), followed by China (27%) and Pakistan (20%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.26 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $6.83 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 imports of heavy cotton fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $137.4 million in 2017 to $181.8 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export heavy cotton fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $129.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Tunisia and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $52.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy cotton fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton fabric is heading 5209. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5209.42 (78% of the value) and 5209.32 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
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