Raw cotton imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of raw cotton by Egypt reached $300.6 million in 2024 (157.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $300.6M | 157.2K t |
| 2023 | $301.0M | 133.2K t |
| 2022 | $299.0M | 113.4K t |
| 2021 | $198.3M | 99.1K t |
| 2020 | $129.9M | 82.1K t |
| 2019 | $154.1M | 92.2K t |
| 2018 | $171.0M | 94.2K t |
| 2017 | $132.7M | 69.9K t |
Where Egypt imports raw cotton from
The largest suppliers were Greece (48%), Brazil (18%), Sudan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+599% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $144.2M | 48% |
| Brazil | $55.6M | 19% |
| Sudan | $52.2M | 17% |
| Turkey | $22.7M | 7.6% |
| Benin | $10.9M | 3.6% |
| United States | $5.4M | 1.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5.0M | 1.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $3.5M | 1.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $901K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $289K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, close to the world average of $1.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Raw cotton exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported raw cotton worth $153.3 million (51.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 77% of the value.
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 5201: Cotton; not carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cotton imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported raw cotton worth $300.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 157.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw cotton to Egypt?
Greece was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($144.2 million), followed by Brazil (18%) and Sudan (17%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw cotton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.93 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 raw cotton to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $132.7 million in 2017 to $300.6 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2023 at $301.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export raw cotton?
Yes. Egypt exported $153.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, China and Pakistan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $147.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cotton?
The HS code for raw cotton is heading 5201. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5201.00. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5201 page.
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