Twisted medium cotton yarn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.8 million of twisted medium cotton yarn in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 116 countries for imports of this product. That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.3 million.
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 | $5.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 6.1K t |
Where Egypt imports twisted medium cotton yarn from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.4M | 93% |
| Turkey | $290K | 5% |
| Uzbekistan | $52K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $33K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.6% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, close to the world average of $3.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Twisted medium cotton yarn exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $674 thousand of twisted medium cotton yarn in 2024 (114 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Portugal accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+541% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $422K | 63% |
| Italy | $229K | 34% |
| United States | $22K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt twisted medium cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.32): 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 5205.32: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted medium cotton yarn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported twisted medium cotton yarn worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 116 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted medium cotton yarn to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Uzbekistan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted medium cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of twisted medium cotton yarn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export twisted medium cotton yarn?
Yes. Egypt exported $674 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Italy and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted medium cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted medium cotton yarn is subheading 5205.32. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
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