Unbleached light plain cotton fabric exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of unbleached light plain cotton fabric by Egypt reached $3.7 million in 2024 (411 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 123% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 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 | $3.7M | 411 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 605 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 226 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 264 t |
| 2020 | $540K | 122 t |
| 2019 | $130K | 14 t |
| 2018 | $34K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $14K | 1 t |
Where Egypt exports unbleached light plain cotton fabric to
Algeria alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $2.1M | 57% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 29% |
| Syria | $155K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $128K | 3.4% |
| Libya | $128K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $46K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $39K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $10K | 0.3% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.10 per kg, 23% above the world average of $7.40. 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 light plain cotton fabric imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $380 thousand of unbleached light plain cotton fabric in 2024 (53 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (38%), Sri Lanka (29%), Pakistan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $143K | 38% |
| Sri Lanka | $111K | 29% |
| Pakistan | $36K | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $23K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 4.5% |
| Israel | $14K | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $4K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt unbleached light plain cotton fabric exports (HS 5208.11): 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 5208.11: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached light plain cotton fabric exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported unbleached light plain cotton fabric worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 411 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 103 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy unbleached light plain cotton fabric from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (29%) and Syria (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average export price of unbleached light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.10 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $7.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of unbleached light plain cotton fabric from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import unbleached light plain cotton fabric?
Yes. Egypt imported $380 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.11. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Egypt. Tell us your product to see it live.
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