Raw wool imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $21.9 million of raw wool in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $55.3 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 | $21.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $27.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $46.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $38.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $24.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $54.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $47.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $55.3M | 6.7K t |
Where Egypt imports raw wool from
Most of the value came from Australia (48%), New Zealand (15%), South Africa (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $10.5M | 48% |
| New Zealand | $3.3M | 15% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 8.5% |
| Uruguay | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| Chile | $776K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $249K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $79K | 0.4% |
| France | $69K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5101
| 5101.11 | Wool: (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn | 73% |
| 5101.21 | Wool: (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), shorn | 23% |
| 5101.19 | Wool: (other than shorn), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), not carded or combed | 2.8% |
| 5101.29 | Wool: (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn) | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, close to the world average of $4.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Raw wool exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported raw wool worth $4.4 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to India (42%), United Kingdom (23%), China (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 42% |
| United Kingdom | $997K | 23% |
| China | $580K | 13% |
| Italy | $523K | 12% |
| Germany | $329K | 7.5% |
| Spain | $64K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $23K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $4K | 0.1% |
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 5101: Wool, not carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of raw wool imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported raw wool worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw wool to Egypt?
Australia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by New Zealand (15%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw wool per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.43 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 wool to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.3 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $55.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export raw wool?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United Kingdom and China. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw wool?
The HS code for raw wool is heading 5101. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5101.11 (73% of the value) and 5101.21 (22%). 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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