Textile wadding imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $19.3 million of textile wadding in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 174% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $19.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 755 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 817 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 562 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 602 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt imports textile wadding from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+405% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11.2M | 58% |
| China | $4.2M | 22% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 9.5% |
| Turkey | $355K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $307K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $295K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $213K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $207K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $200K | 1% |
| United States | $148K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 5601
| 5601.22 | Wadding: other articles thereof, of man-made fibres | 85% |
| 5601.21 | Wadding: other articles thereof, of cotton | 8% |
| 5601.29 | Wadding: other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres | 5.6% |
| 5601.30 | Wadding: textile flock and dust and mill neps | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.58 per kg, 56% above the world average of $6.80. 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 wadding exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported textile wadding worth $3.6 million (345 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (32%), Saudi Arabia (31%), Kuwait (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+747% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $1.2M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 31% |
| Kuwait | $295K | 8.1% |
| Algeria | $286K | 7.9% |
| Lebanon | $173K | 4.8% |
| Qatar | $124K | 3.4% |
| Jordan | $122K | 3.4% |
| Tunisia | $60K | 1.7% |
| Venezuela | $55K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $54K | 1.5% |
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 5601: Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps.
Common questions
What is the value of textile wadding imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported textile wadding worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 174% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile wadding to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by China (22%) and Poland (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.58 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $6.80 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 wadding to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export textile wadding?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile wadding?
The HS code for textile wadding is heading 5601. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5601.22 (85% of the value) and 5601.21 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5601 page.
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