Luggage (plastic or textile) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported luggage (plastic or textile) worth $15.9 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $59.2 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 | $15.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $45.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $48.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $43.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $36.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $57.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $59.2M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $42.1M | 7.8K t |
Where Egypt imports luggage (plastic or textile) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.7M | 92% |
| Indonesia | $333K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $216K | 1.4% |
| France | $214K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $98K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $64K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $41K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $37K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $36K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.19 per kg, 31% below the world average of $10.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Luggage (plastic or textile) exports from Egypt
Exports of luggage (plastic or textile) by Egypt reached $3.1 million in 2024 (213 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (26%), Turkey (20%), Saudi Arabia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $808K | 26% |
| Turkey | $622K | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $489K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $427K | 14% |
| Ukraine | $157K | 5.1% |
| Kenya | $132K | 4.3% |
| Tunisia | $100K | 3.3% |
| Algeria | $100K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $79K | 2.6% |
| United States | $37K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt luggage (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.12): 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 4202.12: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of luggage (plastic or textile) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported luggage (plastic or textile) worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply luggage (plastic or textile) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Indonesia (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of luggage (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.19 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $10.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of luggage (plastic or textile) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.1 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $59.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export luggage (plastic or textile)?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for luggage (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for luggage (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.12. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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