Textile label imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $16.2 million of textile label in 2024 (441 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $16.2M | 441 t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 382 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 361 t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 645 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 354 t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 529 t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 480 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 466 t |
Where Egypt imports textile label from
Turkey alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $10.4M | 64% |
| China | $2.5M | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $899K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $504K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $413K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $309K | 1.9% |
| India | $231K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $178K | 1.1% |
| France | $132K | 0.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $122K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 5807
| 5807.10 | Labels, badges and similar articles: woven, of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered | 89% |
| 5807.90 | Labels, badges and similar articles: (other than woven), of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5807.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.72 per kg, 58% above the world average of $23.17. 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 label exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported textile label worth $758 thousand (20 tonnes). Ethiopia alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $621K | 82% |
| Algeria | $56K | 7.4% |
| United States | $37K | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $9K | 1.3% |
| Bahrain | $9K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 1% |
| Serbia | $6K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $4K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $3K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.3% |
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 5807: Labels, badges and similar articles; of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered.
Common questions
What is the value of textile label imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textile label worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 441 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile label to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by China (15%) and Hong Kong (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile label per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.72 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $23.17 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 imports of textile label to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export textile label?
Yes. Egypt exported $758 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Algeria and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile label?
The HS code for textile label is heading 5807. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5807.10 (89% of the value) and 5807.90 (11%). 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 5807 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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