Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric by Egypt reached $5.0 million in 2024 (770 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 87 countries. Value rose 83% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 94% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.0 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 | $5.0M | 770 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 507 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 866 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 882 t |
| 2018 | $42K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $49K | 9 t |
Where Egypt exports unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric to
Most of it went to Turkey (43%), Italy (29%), Tunisia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.55 per kg, 38% above the world average of $4.75. 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.
Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric imports to Egypt
Imports of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric by Egypt reached $1.5 million in 2024 (270 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Turkey alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 92% |
| Italy | $90K | 5.9% |
| China | $32K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric exports (HS 5209.12): 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 5209.12: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 770 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 87 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries buy unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (29%) and Tunisia (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average export price of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.55 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $4.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Italy and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric is subheading 5209.12. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 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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