Scarf and shawl exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $6.6 million of scarf and shawl in 2024 (721 tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.0 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 | $6.6M | 721 t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 290 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 168 t |
| 2021 | $483K | 114 t |
| 2020 | $632K | 100 t |
| 2019 | $409K | 83 t |
| 2018 | $480K | 143 t |
| 2017 | $535K | 54 t |
Where Egypt exports scarf and shawl to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.1M | 62% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 15% |
| Morocco | $659K | 10% |
| Kuwait | $143K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $128K | 2% |
| Nigeria | $77K | 1.2% |
| Iraq | $76K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 0.9% |
| France | $50K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $50K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6214
| 6214.30 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 41% |
| 6214.40 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 34% |
| 6214.90 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6214 (not knitted or crocheted) | 22% |
| 6214.10 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted) | 1.8% |
| 6214.20 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6214.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.11 per kg, 68% below the world average of $28.17, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Scarf and shawl imports to Egypt
Imports of scarf and shawl by Egypt reached $3.4 million in 2024 (239 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 80% |
| Turkey | $272K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $178K | 5.3% |
| Kuwait | $67K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $19K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.4% |
| France | $11K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
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 6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of scarf and shawl exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported scarf and shawl worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 721 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy scarf and shawl from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (15%) and Morocco (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average export price of scarf and shawl per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.11 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $28.17 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 scarf and shawl from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $535 thousand in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $11.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import scarf and shawl?
Yes. Egypt imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for scarf and shawl?
The HS code for scarf and shawl is heading 6214. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6214.30 (41% of the value) and 6214.40 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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