Multi-colour light twill cotton fabric exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of multi-colour light twill cotton fabric by Egypt reached $2.3 million in 2024 (271 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 271 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 64 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 206 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 333 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 523 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 571 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 637 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 211 t |
Where Egypt exports multi-colour light twill cotton fabric to
Most of it went to Italy (33%), China (16%), Nigeria (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $748K | 33% |
| China | $367K | 16% |
| Nigeria | $338K | 15% |
| Turkey | $296K | 13% |
| Switzerland | $167K | 7.4% |
| Japan | $83K | 3.7% |
| Mauritius | $80K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $58K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $42K | 1.9% |
| United States | $18K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.31 per kg, 30% below the world average of $11.88, 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.
Multi-colour light twill cotton fabric imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $872 thousand of multi-colour light twill cotton fabric in 2024 (63 tonnes). China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+454% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $512K | 59% |
| Italy | $133K | 15% |
| Turkey | $117K | 14% |
| Portugal | $71K | 8.1% |
| Greece | $38K | 4.3% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt multi-colour light twill cotton fabric exports (HS 5208.43): 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 5208.43: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour light twill cotton fabric exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported multi-colour light twill cotton fabric worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 271 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 70 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy multi-colour light twill cotton fabric from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($748 thousand), followed by China (16%) and Nigeria (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average export price of multi-colour light twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.31 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $11.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of multi-colour light twill cotton fabric from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2019 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import multi-colour light twill cotton fabric?
Yes. Egypt imported $872 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour light twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour light twill cotton fabric is subheading 5208.43. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World multi-colour light twill cotton fabric trade: top importers and exporters
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