Raw greasy shorn wool imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of raw greasy shorn wool by Egypt reached $16.0 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 75 countries for imports of this product. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $50.8 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 | $16.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $38.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $28.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $46.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $43.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $50.8M | 5.2K t |
Where Egypt imports raw greasy shorn wool from
One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+397% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $10.5M | 66% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 15% |
| New Zealand | $995K | 6.2% |
| Chile | $776K | 4.9% |
| United States | $733K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $159K | 1% |
| Spain | $139K | 0.9% |
| Uruguay | $76K | 0.5% |
| France | $69K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $57K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, close to the world average of $5.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt raw greasy shorn wool imports (HS 5101.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5101.11: Wool: (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn.
Common questions
What is the value of raw greasy shorn wool imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported raw greasy shorn wool worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 75 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw greasy shorn wool to Egypt?
Australia was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and New Zealand (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw greasy shorn wool per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of raw greasy shorn wool to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.8 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $50.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw greasy shorn wool?
The HS code for raw greasy shorn wool is subheading 5101.11. It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5101 page.
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