Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $3.0 million (200 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.3 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 | $3.0M | 200 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 321 t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 155 t |
| 2020 | $594K | 73 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 149 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 141 t |
| 2017 | $592K | 54 t |
Where Egypt exports unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to
Most of it went to Switzerland (41%), Austria (29%), Italy (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 41% |
| Austria | $855K | 29% |
| Italy | $239K | 8.1% |
| Algeria | $179K | 6% |
| Zimbabwe | $163K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $119K | 4% |
| Jordan | $46K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 1.4% |
| Israel | $33K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $32K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.83 per kg, 116% above the world average of $6.88. 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 woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports to Egypt
Imports of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) by Egypt reached $690 thousand in 2024 (101 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Egypt unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports (HS 5208.19): 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 5208.19: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.1, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 200 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from Egypt?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Austria (29%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 20 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.83 per kg in 2024, 116% above the world average of $6.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $592 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 402%. The peak was 2022 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
Yes. Egypt imported $690 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Spain and Sri Lanka. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
The HS code for unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) is subheading 5208.19. 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?
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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