Light cotton blend fabric exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of light cotton blend fabric by Egypt reached $10.0 million in 2024 (991 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 133% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $10.0M | 991 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 441 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 365 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 87 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 127 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 270 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 343 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 512 t |
Where Egypt exports light cotton blend fabric to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.1M | 71% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 12% |
| Algeria | $543K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $482K | 4.8% |
| China | $131K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $91K | 0.9% |
| Argentina | $88K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $68K | 0.7% |
| Ukraine | $65K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $37K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5210
| 5210.11 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2… | 89% |
| 5210.21 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, bleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2 or… | 2.7% |
| 5210.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no.… | 2.6% |
| 5210.31 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, plain weave | 2.1% |
| 5210.39 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, of weaves… | 1.1% |
| 5210.29 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, bleached, of… | 1% |
| 5210.49 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, of yarns of… | 0.8% |
| 5210.41 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, of yarns of… | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5210.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.07 per kg, close to the world average of $9.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light cotton blend fabric imports to Egypt
Imports of light cotton blend fabric by Egypt reached $8.3 million in 2024 (706 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (39%), Ethiopia (23%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 39% |
| Ethiopia | $1.9M | 23% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 15% |
| Pakistan | $656K | 7.9% |
| India | $471K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $242K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $236K | 2.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $101K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $80K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 5210: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton blend fabric exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported light cotton blend fabric worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 991 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 133% on 2023.
Which countries buy light cotton blend fabric from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Algeria (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average export price of light cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.07 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $9.33 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 light cotton blend fabric from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import light cotton blend fabric?
Yes. Egypt imported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Ethiopia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for light cotton blend fabric is heading 5210. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5210.11 (89% of the value) and 5210.21 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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