Women's underwear exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $24.4 million of women's underwear in 2024 (845 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $24.4M | 845 t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 459 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 271 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 506 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 116 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 147 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 143 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 145 t |
Where Egypt exports women's underwear to
Most of it went to Turkey (41%), United States (13%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.9M | 41% |
| United States | $3.1M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| Nigeria | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| Chad | $1.7M | 7% |
| France | $686K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $660K | 2.7% |
| Yemen | $506K | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $482K | 2% |
| Israel | $445K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 6208
| 6208.22 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 34% |
| 6208.99 | Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of textile materials other… | 28% |
| 6208.21 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 17% |
| 6208.91 | Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or… | 12% |
| 6208.92 | Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns etc.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or… | 4.3% |
| 6208.29 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 3.5% |
| 6208.19 | Slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of textile materials other than man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 1.7% |
| 6208.11 | Slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6208.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.86 per kg, 50% above the world average of $19.19. 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.
Women's underwear imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported women's underwear worth $883 thousand (34 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Turkey (33%), China (19%), Lebanon (19%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6208: Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's underwear exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported women's underwear worth $24.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 845 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy women's underwear from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 119 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 895% on the year.
What is the average export price of women's underwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $28.86 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $19.19 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of women's underwear from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $24.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import women's underwear?
Yes. Egypt imported $883 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's underwear?
The HS code for women's underwear is heading 6208. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6208.22 (34% of the value) and 6208.99 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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