Pile fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pile fabric by Egypt reached $8.2 million in 2024 (903 tonnes). Value fell 72% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $28.8 million.
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 | $8.2M | 903 t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 930 t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports pile fabric from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 73% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 18% |
| India | $248K | 3% |
| Italy | $160K | 2% |
| France | $114K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $81K | 1% |
| Spain | $61K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $35K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5801
| 5801.22 | Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 23% |
| 5801.32 | Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 17% |
| 5801.27 | Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 15% |
| 5801.90 | Fabrics: woven pile and chenille, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5801, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 9.3% |
| 5801.36 | Fabrics: chenille, of man-made fibres, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 7.1% |
| 5801.33 | Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, other weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 6.8% |
| 5801.26 | Fabrics: chenille, of cotton, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 6.5% |
| 5801.37 | Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.07 per kg, close to the world average of $7.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pile fabric exports from Egypt
Exports of pile fabric by Egypt reached $1.6 million in 2024 (110 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (39%), Algeria (28%), Morocco (24%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $631K | 39% |
| Algeria | $452K | 28% |
| Morocco | $394K | 24% |
| United States | $70K | 4.3% |
| Israel | $25K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 1.5% |
| Kuwait | $12K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $11K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $6K | 0.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $3K | 0.2% |
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 5801: Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of pile fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pile fabric worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 903 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply pile fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average import price of pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.07 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $7.96 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 pile fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $28.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export pile fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pile fabric?
The HS code for pile fabric is heading 5801. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5801.22 (23% of the value) and 5801.32 (17%). 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 5801 page.
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