Multi-color cotton fabric (heavy) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.1 million of multi-color cotton fabric (heavy) in 2024 (79 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 135 countries for imports of this product. That is 131% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.1M | 79 t |
| 2023 | $911K | 85 t |
| 2022 | $499K | 124 t |
| 2021 | $244K | 117 t |
| 2020 | $180K | 125 t |
| 2019 | $213K | 34 t |
| 2018 | $680K | 321 t |
| 2017 | $661K | 323 t |
Where Egypt imports multi-color cotton fabric (heavy) from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.56 per kg, 52% above the world average of $17.52. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt multi-color cotton fabric (heavy) imports (HS 5212.24): 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 5212.24: Fabrics, woven: of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-color cotton fabric (heavy) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported multi-color cotton fabric (heavy) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 135 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 131% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-color cotton fabric (heavy) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Sri Lanka (7%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-color cotton fabric (heavy) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.56 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $17.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-color cotton fabric (heavy) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $661 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $686 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for multi-color cotton fabric (heavy)?
The HS code for multi-color cotton fabric (heavy) is subheading 5212.24. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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