Scutched flax fiber exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of scutched flax fiber by Egypt reached $44.4 million in 2024 (13.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 42 countries. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $68.3 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 | $44.4M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $68.3M | 19.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 3.4K t |
Where Egypt exports scutched flax fiber to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 55% below the world average of $7.17, 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.
Scutched flax fiber imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $468 thousand of scutched flax fiber in 2024 (77 tonnes). Belgium alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $288K | 62% |
| India | $80K | 17% |
| Belarus | $59K | 13% |
| Lithuania | $41K | 8.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt scutched flax fiber exports (HS 5301.21): 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 5301.21: Flax: broken or scutched, but not spun.
Common questions
What is the value of scutched flax fiber exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported scutched flax fiber worth $44.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 42 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy scutched flax fiber from Egypt?
China was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($25.8 million), followed by India (38%) and Bangladesh (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Moldova grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average export price of scutched flax fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $7.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of scutched flax fiber from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $44.4 million in 2024, an increase of 654%. The peak was 2023 at $68.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import scutched flax fiber?
Yes. Egypt imported $468 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, India and Belarus. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for scutched flax fiber?
The HS code for scutched flax fiber is subheading 5301.21. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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