Tufted carpet exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tufted carpet by Egypt reached $135.4 million in 2024 (34.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $135.4M | 34.3K t |
| 2023 | $127.6M | 34.5K t |
| 2022 | $120.3M | 31.4K t |
| 2021 | $139.2M | 45.7K t |
| 2020 | $116.6M | 37.5K t |
| 2019 | $104.1M | 28.1K t |
| 2018 | $88.0M | 25.7K t |
| 2017 | $94.3M | 26.5K t |
Where Egypt exports tufted carpet to
Most of it went to United States (28%), Saudi Arabia (13%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38.1M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $10.2M | 7.6% |
| Algeria | $9.5M | 7% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $4.9M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $4.6M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| Romania | $3.4M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 5703
| 5703.30 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of man-made textile materials (other than polyamides), whether or not made up | 50% |
| 5703.20 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made up | 31% |
| 5703.90 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up | 19% |
| 5703.10 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5703.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.94 per kg, close to the world average of $3.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tufted carpet imports to Egypt
Imports of tufted carpet by Egypt reached $7.6 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (36%), Belgium (17%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+477% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 36% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 16% |
| France | $494K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $413K | 5.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $385K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $247K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $223K | 2.9% |
| China | $172K | 2.3% |
| India | $119K | 1.6% |
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 5703: Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted carpet exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported tufted carpet worth $135.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 179 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy tufted carpet from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($38.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average export price of tufted carpet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.94 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.95 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 tufted carpet from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $94.3 million in 2017 to $135.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $139.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import tufted carpet?
Yes. Egypt imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $127.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted carpet?
The HS code for tufted carpet is heading 5703. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5703.30 (50% of the value) and 5703.20 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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