Medium nonwoven natural fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium nonwoven natural fabric by Egypt reached $11.9 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.7 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 | $11.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 4.0K t |
Where Egypt imports medium nonwoven natural fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 50% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $864K | 7.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $682K | 5.7% |
| Israel | $476K | 4% |
| Germany | $262K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $248K | 2.1% |
| France | $222K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $131K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.38 per kg, 20% above the world average of $3.64. 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.
Medium nonwoven natural fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $768 thousand of medium nonwoven natural fabric in 2024 (318 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 63% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $480K | 63% |
| Algeria | $108K | 14% |
| Italy | $107K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 3.8% |
| Jordan | $25K | 3.3% |
| Bulgaria | $9K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $8K | 1.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt medium nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.92): 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 5603.92: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven natural fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported medium nonwoven natural fabric worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium nonwoven natural fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Russia (13%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $3.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium nonwoven natural fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export medium nonwoven natural fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $768 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Algeria and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.92. 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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