Leather handbag imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.5 million of leather handbag in 2024 (13 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.4 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 | $2.5M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 213 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 182 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 163 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 191 t |
Where Egypt imports leather handbag from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 66% |
| China | $402K | 16% |
| Cambodia | $69K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $61K | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $60K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $48K | 1.9% |
| France | $47K | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $38K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $29K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $199.13 per kg, 42% above the world average of $140.47. 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.
Leather handbag exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported leather handbag worth $274 thousand (13 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahamas (46%), Turkey (13%), Kuwait (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+655% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $125K | 46% |
| Turkey | $35K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $35K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 9.8% |
| Canada | $12K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $9K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $3K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt leather handbag imports (HS 4202.21): 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 4202.21: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather handbag imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported leather handbag worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather handbag to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (16%) and Cambodia (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather handbag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $199.13 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $140.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather handbag to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export leather handbag?
Yes. Egypt exported $274 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Bahamas, Turkey and Kuwait. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather handbag?
The HS code for leather handbag is subheading 4202.21. 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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