Textile finishing agent imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $31.4 million of textile finishing agent in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $46.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $39.6M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $46.7M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $27.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $28.6M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $32.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $28.6M | 12.7K t |
Where Egypt imports textile finishing agent from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (28%), Israel (27%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.9M | 28% |
| Israel | $8.5M | 27% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 10% |
| India | $2.4M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 5.6% |
| China | $1.7M | 5.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 4% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $644K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $618K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 27% above the world average of $1.74. 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.
Textile finishing agent exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $19.4 million of textile finishing agent in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to India (23%), Lebanon (16%), Algeria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.5M | 23% |
| Lebanon | $3.1M | 16% |
| Algeria | $2.2M | 11% |
| United States | $1.4M | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| Morocco | $563K | 2.9% |
| Tunisia | $548K | 2.8% |
| Jordan | $530K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $527K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $493K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt textile finishing agent imports (HS 3809.91): 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 3809.91: Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the textile industry (excluding those with a basis of amylaceous substances).
Common questions
What is the value of textile finishing agent imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textile finishing agent worth $31.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile finishing agent to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Israel (27%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile finishing agent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $1.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile finishing agent to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.6 million in 2017 to $31.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $46.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export textile finishing agent?
Yes. Egypt exported $19.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Lebanon and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile finishing agent?
The HS code for textile finishing agent is subheading 3809.91. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3809 page.
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