Pillow and cushion exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $5.9 million of pillow and cushion in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
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 | $5.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 749 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 622 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 611 t |
| 2020 | $472K | 68 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 219 t |
| 2018 | $640K | 124 t |
| 2017 | $643K | 126 t |
Where Egypt exports pillow and cushion to
Libya alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $3.6M | 61% |
| Saudi Arabia | $640K | 11% |
| Turkey | $598K | 10% |
| Canada | $256K | 4.4% |
| United States | $111K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $87K | 1.5% |
| Sudan | $85K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $84K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $57K | 1% |
| Germany | $56K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.81 per kg, close to the world average of $6.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pillow and cushion imports to Egypt
Imports of pillow and cushion by Egypt reached $5.2 million in 2024 (479 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 67% |
| Bulgaria | $476K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $425K | 8.1% |
| Spain | $232K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $110K | 2.1% |
| Romania | $82K | 1.6% |
| France | $69K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $68K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $52K | 1% |
| Lithuania | $37K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt pillow and cushion exports (HS 9404.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9404.90: Bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows).
Common questions
What is the value of pillow and cushion exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported pillow and cushion worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy pillow and cushion from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (11%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average export price of pillow and cushion per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.81 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $6.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of pillow and cushion from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $642 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 813%. The peak was 2023 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import pillow and cushion?
Yes. Egypt imported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Bulgaria and Italy. That compares with exports of $5.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pillow and cushion?
The HS code for pillow and cushion is subheading 9404.90. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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