Loom imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of loom by Egypt reached $99.2 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 158 countries for imports of this product. That is 164% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $99.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $26.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $38.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $38.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 2.5K t |
Where Egypt imports loom from
Most of the value came from Italy (46%), Japan (15%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $45.9M | 46% |
| Japan | $15.1M | 15% |
| China | $13.2M | 13% |
| Turkey | $7.1M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 5.8% |
| Austria | $5.2M | 5.3% |
| India | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| United States | $947K | 1% |
| Spain | $841K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $762K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8446
| 8446.30 | Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type | 86% |
| 8446.21 | Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, power looms | 5.5% |
| 8446.29 | Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttle type, other than power looms | 4.7% |
| 8446.10 | Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width 30cm or less | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8446.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.04 per kg, close to the world average of $8.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Loom exports from Egypt
Exports of loom by Egypt reached $404 thousand in 2024 (32 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (30%), Saudi Arabia (20%), India (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $120K | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $80K | 20% |
| India | $62K | 15% |
| Spain | $29K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 6.9% |
| Uganda | $26K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $22K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $22K | 5.4% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $6K | 1.4% |
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 8446: Weaving machines (looms).
Common questions
What is the value of loom imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported loom worth $99.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 158 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 164% on 2023.
Which countries supply loom to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($45.9 million), followed by Japan (15%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of loom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.04 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $8.85 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 imports of loom to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $99.2 million in 2024, an increase of 500%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export loom?
Yes. Egypt exported $404 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Saudi Arabia and India. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $98.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for loom?
The HS code for loom is heading 8446. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8446.30 (86% of the value) and 8446.21 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8446 page.
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