Other cotton fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other cotton fabric by Egypt reached $5.5 million in 2024 (312 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 110% 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 | $5.5M | 312 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 268 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 217 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 351 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 383 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 281 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 531 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 627 t |
Where Egypt imports other cotton fabric from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 70% |
| Turkey | $530K | 9.7% |
| Italy | $333K | 6.1% |
| Pakistan | $269K | 4.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $152K | 2.8% |
| India | $122K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 2% |
| Portugal | $43K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $23K | 0.4% |
| France | $17K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5212
| 5212.24 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 39% |
| 5212.14 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 22% |
| 5212.13 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, dyed, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 14% |
| 5212.12 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, bleached, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 8.8% |
| 5212.23 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, dyed, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 8.3% |
| 5212.22 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, bleached, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 3.1% |
| 5212.15 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, printed, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 1.9% |
| 5212.11 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, unbleached, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.50 per kg, 118% above the world average of $8.01. 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.
Other cotton fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported other cotton fabric worth $5.0 million (110 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Algeria alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $3.1M | 63% |
| Spain | $839K | 17% |
| Italy | $331K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $197K | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $157K | 3.1% |
| Jordan | $57K | 1.1% |
| Morocco | $54K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $48K | 1% |
| Tunisia | $48K | 1% |
| Bangladesh | $28K | 0.6% |
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 5212: Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52.
Common questions
What is the value of other cotton fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported other cotton fabric worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 312 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 110% on 2023.
Which countries supply other cotton fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 647% on the year.
What is the average import price of other cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.50 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $8.01 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 other cotton fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $5.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export other cotton fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Spain and Italy. That compares with imports of $5.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for other cotton fabric?
The HS code for other cotton fabric is heading 5212. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5212.24 (39% of the value) and 5212.14 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5212 page.
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