Narrow woven fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $29.8 million of narrow woven fabric in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 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 | $29.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $28.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $35.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $30.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 4.9K t |
Where Egypt imports narrow woven fabric from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.2M | 64% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Morocco | $864K | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $563K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $425K | 1.4% |
| India | $393K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $271K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 5806
| 5806.20 | Fabrics: narrow (excluding pile fabrics), containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread | 48% |
| 5806.32 | Fabrics, narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of man-made fibres (excluding goods of heading no. 5807) | 39% |
| 5806.39 | Fabrics: narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 5806.3 (excluding goods of heading no. 5807) | 7.3% |
| 5806.31 | Fabrics: narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of cotton (excluding goods of heading no. 5807) | 3.1% |
| 5806.10 | Fabrics: woven pile (including terry towelling and similar terry fabrics) and chenille fabrics (excluding goods of heading no. 5807) | 2.4% |
| 5806.40 | Fabrics: narrow woven, consisting of warp without weft, assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.35 per kg, close to the world average of $8.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Narrow woven fabric exports from Egypt
Exports of narrow woven fabric by Egypt reached $5.8 million in 2024 (457 tonnes). Most of it went to Sudan (31%), Chad (15%), Morocco (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+684% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $1.8M | 31% |
| Chad | $845K | 15% |
| Morocco | $620K | 11% |
| Algeria | $582K | 10% |
| Turkey | $572K | 9.8% |
| Libya | $327K | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $265K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $216K | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $178K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $121K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Fabrics; narrow woven, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs).
Common questions
What is the value of narrow woven fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported narrow woven fabric worth $29.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow woven fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow woven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.35 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $8.71 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of narrow woven fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $29.8 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $35.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export narrow woven fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Chad and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow woven fabric?
The HS code for narrow woven fabric is heading 5806. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5806.20 (48% of the value) and 5806.32 (39%). 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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