Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported very heavy nonwoven natural fabric worth $29.6 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 180% a year on average.
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 | $29.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $182K | 44 t |
| 2020 | $87K | 23 t |
| 2019 | $48K | 11 t |
| 2018 | $32K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $22K | 6 t |
Where Egypt exports very heavy nonwoven natural fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Algeria (34%), Vietnam (23%), United States (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.19 per kg, 61% above the world average of $5.71. 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.
Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $6.5 million of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric in 2024 (932 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 57% |
| Russia | $869K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $548K | 8.4% |
| Algeria | $465K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $184K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $182K | 2.8% |
| Slovenia | $138K | 2.1% |
| Belarus | $108K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $50K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $46K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt very heavy nonwoven natural fabric exports (HS 5603.94): 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 5603.94: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported very heavy nonwoven natural fabric worth $29.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 126 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy very heavy nonwoven natural fabric from Egypt?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Vietnam (23%) and the United States (19%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average export price of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.19 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $5.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22 thousand in 2017 to $29.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also import very heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
Yes. Egypt imported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Russia and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for very heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for very heavy nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.94. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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