Terry cloth exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported terry cloth worth $9.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 113 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 114% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 90% a year on average.
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 | $9.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 496 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 707 t |
| 2021 | $552K | 85 t |
| 2020 | $268K | 37 t |
| 2019 | $510K | 75 t |
| 2018 | $147K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $100K | 21 t |
Where Egypt exports terry cloth to
Most of it went to Algeria (37%), Canada (20%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+907% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $3.3M | 37% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $973K | 11% |
| United States | $802K | 8.9% |
| France | $700K | 7.7% |
| Jordan | $167K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $162K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $143K | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $140K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $137K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 5802
| 5802.19 | Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of cotton, bleached, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806 | 89% |
| 5802.20 | Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of textile materials, excluding cotton, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806 | 6.3% |
| 5802.30 | Fabrics: tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703 | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5802.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.55 per kg, 64% above the world average of $5.21. 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.
Terry cloth imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported terry cloth worth $395 thousand (77 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $262K | 66% |
| India | $66K | 17% |
| Turkey | $64K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 5802: Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806; tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703.
Common questions
What is the value of terry cloth exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported terry cloth worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 113 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 114% on 2023.
Which countries buy terry cloth from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Canada (20%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 907% on the year.
What is the average export price of terry cloth per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.55 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $5.21 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 terry cloth from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $100 thousand in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import terry cloth?
Yes. Egypt imported $395 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for terry cloth?
The HS code for terry cloth is heading 5802. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5802.19 (89% of the value) and 5802.20 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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