Narrow elastic woven fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $14.2 million of narrow elastic woven fabric in 2024 (768 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.2M | 768 t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 843 t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 2.7K t |
Where Egypt imports narrow elastic woven fabric from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 68% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 8.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $740K | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $527K | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $316K | 2.2% |
| India | $218K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $199K | 1.4% |
| France | $125K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $80K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.44 per kg, 59% above the world average of $11.61. 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.
Narrow elastic woven fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported narrow elastic woven fabric worth $714 thousand (54 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $454K | 64% |
| Indonesia | $105K | 15% |
| Kuwait | $103K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 3.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $18K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $11K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt narrow elastic woven fabric imports (HS 5806.20): 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 5806.20: Fabrics: narrow (excluding pile fabrics), containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow elastic woven fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported narrow elastic woven fabric worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 768 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow elastic woven fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Hong Kong (8%) and Sri Lanka (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow elastic woven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.44 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $11.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of narrow elastic woven fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export narrow elastic woven fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $714 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Indonesia and Kuwait. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric?
The HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric is subheading 5806.20. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5806 page.
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