Retail cotton yarn exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of retail cotton yarn by Egypt reached $5.9 million in 2024 (236 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 million.
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 | 236 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 410 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 81 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 96 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 94 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 58 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 163 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 194 t |
Where Egypt exports retail cotton yarn to
The largest buyer markets were Austria (25%), Nigeria (23%), Romania (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.5M | 25% |
| Nigeria | $1.3M | 23% |
| Romania | $838K | 14% |
| Turkey | $473K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $445K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $384K | 6.5% |
| United States | $373K | 6.3% |
| Denmark | $104K | 1.8% |
| China | $84K | 1.4% |
| Croatia | $74K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 5207
| 5207.90 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, put up for retail sale | 54% |
| 5207.10 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, put up for retail sale | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5207.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.87 per kg, 327% above the world average of $5.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Retail cotton yarn imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $1.7 million of retail cotton yarn in 2024 (136 tonnes). India alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+811% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 75% |
| China | $184K | 11% |
| Turkey | $172K | 10% |
| France | $48K | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $11K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
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 5207: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of retail cotton yarn exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported retail cotton yarn worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 236 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 118 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy retail cotton yarn from Egypt?
Austria was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Nigeria (23%) and Romania (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average export price of retail cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $24.87 per kg in 2024, 327% above the world average of $5.83 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 exports of retail cotton yarn from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import retail cotton yarn?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail cotton yarn?
The HS code for retail cotton yarn is heading 5207. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5207.90 (54% of the value) and 5207.10 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5207 page.
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