Light nonwoven natural fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported light nonwoven natural fabric worth $4.7 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $13.6 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 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 996 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 626 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 547 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 599 t |
Where Egypt imports light nonwoven natural fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Thailand (45%), Saudi Arabia (3%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 49% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $162K | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $52K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $16K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.00 per kg, 25% above the world average of $3.20. 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 nonwoven natural fabric exports from Egypt
Exports of light nonwoven natural fabric by Egypt reached $1.4 million in 2024 (322 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $921K | 64% |
| Hungary | $217K | 15% |
| Germany | $94K | 6.5% |
| Israel | $70K | 4.8% |
| Morocco | $44K | 3% |
| Spain | $37K | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $17K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 0.9% |
| Sudan | $13K | 0.9% |
| United States | $11K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt light nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.91): 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 5603.91: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of light nonwoven natural fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported light nonwoven natural fabric worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply light nonwoven natural fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Thailand (45%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of light nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.00 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $3.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light nonwoven natural fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2020 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export light nonwoven natural fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Hungary and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for light nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for light nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.91. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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