Tufted nylon carpet exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported tufted nylon carpet worth $41.9 million (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $54.0 million.
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 | $41.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $47.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $49.4M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $44.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $52.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $54.0M | 14.1K t |
Where Egypt exports tufted nylon carpet to
Most of it went to United States (26%), Germany (18%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.7M | 26% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 8.3% |
| Sweden | $3.1M | 7.5% |
| France | $2.2M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| Finland | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, 29% below the world average of $5.41, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tufted nylon carpet imports to Egypt
Imports of tufted nylon carpet by Egypt reached $5.1 million in 2024 (985 tonnes). Most of the value came from United Kingdom (48%), Belgium (23%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 48% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $683K | 14% |
| France | $343K | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $275K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $49K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $38K | 0.8% |
| China | $17K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $11K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt tufted nylon carpet exports (HS 5703.20): 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 5703.20: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted nylon carpet exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported tufted nylon carpet worth $41.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 132 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy tufted nylon carpet from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 72 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average export price of tufted nylon carpet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $5.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tufted nylon carpet from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $54.0 million in 2017 to $41.9 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $54.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import tufted nylon carpet?
Yes. Egypt imported $5.1 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 $36.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted nylon carpet?
The HS code for tufted nylon carpet is subheading 5703.20. 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.
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