Light cotton fabric exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported light cotton fabric worth $44.9 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $84.7 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 | $44.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $54.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $84.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $35.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $44.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $34.2M | 2.3K t |
Where Egypt exports light cotton fabric to
Most of it went to Italy (45%), Morocco (11%), Algeria (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $20.4M | 46% |
| Morocco | $4.9M | 11% |
| Algeria | $3.0M | 6.8% |
| Switzerland | $2.7M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 5.4% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $720K | 1.6% |
| China | $662K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.49 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.4, weighing not more… | 45% |
| 5208.32 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 11% |
| 5208.11 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 8.3% |
| 5208.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.1, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 6.6% |
| 5208.42 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 6.3% |
| 5208.43 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill… | 5% |
| 5208.22 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 4.5% |
| 5208.12 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.02 per kg, 71% above the world average of $9.39. 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.
Light cotton fabric imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $30.6 million of light cotton fabric in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.3M | 70% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| India | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $882K | 2.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $475K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $422K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $382K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $319K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $312K | 1% |
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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported light cotton fabric worth $44.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy light cotton fabric from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($20.4 million), followed by Morocco (11%) and Algeria (7%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average export price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.02 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $9.39 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 fabric from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.2 million in 2017 to $44.9 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $84.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import light cotton fabric?
Yes. Egypt imported $30.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5208.49 (45% of the value) and 5208.32 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
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