Knotted carpet exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported knotted carpet worth $23.1 million (372 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. That is 90% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $39.1 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 | $23.1M | 372 t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 262 t |
| 2022 | $39.1M | 116 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 783 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 508 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 154 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 301 t |
Where Egypt exports knotted carpet to
Most of it went to Algeria (43%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Sudan (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $9.9M | 43% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.6M | 20% |
| Sudan | $4.0M | 17% |
| Libya | $1.9M | 8.2% |
| United States | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Jordan | $339K | 1.5% |
| Tunisia | $233K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $116K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $112K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $108K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 5701
| 5701.90 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up | 97% |
| 5701.10 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.25 per kg, 379% above the world average of $12.99. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5701: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of knotted carpet exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported knotted carpet worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 161 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries buy knotted carpet from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and Sudan (17%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average export price of knotted carpet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $62.25 per kg in 2024, 379% above the world average of $12.99 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 knotted carpet from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, an increase of 445%. The peak was 2022 at $39.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for knotted carpet?
The HS code for knotted carpet is heading 5701. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5701.90 (97% of the value) and 5701.10 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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