Worn clothing imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of worn clothing by Egypt reached $20.5 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.5M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 13.5K t |
Where Egypt imports worn clothing from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $17.3M | 85% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 9.5% |
| United States | $689K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $76K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $46K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $42K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $30K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 56% above the world average of $0.91. 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.
Worn clothing exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $309 thousand of worn clothing in 2024 (254 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (19%), Pakistan (13%), South Korea (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $60K | 19% |
| Pakistan | $39K | 13% |
| South Korea | $33K | 11% |
| Kenya | $30K | 9.8% |
| Thailand | $30K | 9.8% |
| Ethiopia | $25K | 8.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 3.4% |
| Uganda | $10K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $7K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $4K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles.
Common questions
What is the value of worn clothing imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported worn clothing worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn clothing to Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by Belgium (10%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 97 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $0.91 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 imports of worn clothing to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export worn clothing?
Yes. Egypt exported $309 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Pakistan and South Korea. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn clothing?
The HS code for worn clothing is heading 6309. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6309.00. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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