Twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn by Egypt reached $6.3 million in 2024 (874 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 55 countries for exports of this product. That is 37% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.9 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 | $6.3M | 874 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 584 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 884 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt exports twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn to
Most of it went to Italy (28%), Brazil (26%), Portugal (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 28% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 26% |
| Portugal | $988K | 16% |
| France | $851K | 14% |
| Turkey | $461K | 7.3% |
| Moldova | $215K | 3.4% |
| Croatia | $73K | 1.2% |
| United States | $63K | 1% |
| Germany | $45K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $41K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.20 per kg, close to the world average of $6.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $862 thousand of twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn in 2024 (193 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were India (47%), Turkey (18%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $402K | 47% |
| Turkey | $159K | 18% |
| China | $122K | 14% |
| Pakistan | $115K | 13% |
| Italy | $56K | 6.5% |
| Vietnam | $8K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn exports (HS 5205.43): 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 5205.43: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 874 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 55 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Brazil (26%) and Portugal (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average export price of twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.20 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $6.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also import twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn?
Yes. Egypt imported $862 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Turkey and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted combed medium-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.43. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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