Sanitary products exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sanitary products by Egypt reached $200.3 million in 2024 (48.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $280.1 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 | $200.3M | 48.8K t |
| 2023 | $280.1M | 58.1K t |
| 2022 | $273.9M | 57.6K t |
| 2021 | $261.4M | 50.7K t |
| 2020 | $207.9M | 44.8K t |
| 2019 | $218.6M | 49.1K t |
| 2018 | $196.4M | 40.5K t |
| 2017 | $163.1M | 39.7K t |
Where Egypt exports sanitary products to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (19%), Morocco (13%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $38.2M | 19% |
| Morocco | $26.3M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20.3M | 10% |
| Iraq | $18.0M | 9% |
| Kenya | $17.9M | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $11.6M | 5.8% |
| Madagascar | $8.4M | 4.2% |
| Uganda | $6.1M | 3% |
| Kuwait | $5.4M | 2.7% |
| Oman | $5.3M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.11 per kg, close to the world average of $4.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sanitary products imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $8.8 million of sanitary products in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Greece (39%), Turkey (20%), Lebanon (14%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported sanitary products worth $200.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy sanitary products from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($38.2 million), followed by Morocco (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 89 buyer countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average export price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.17 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 sanitary products from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $163.1 million in 2017 to $200.3 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $280.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import sanitary products?
Yes. Egypt imported $8.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Greece, Turkey and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $191.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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