Woven carpet exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $256.3 million of woven carpet in 2024 (55.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 175 countries for exports of this product. That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $368.2 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 | $256.3M | 55.4K t |
| 2023 | $368.2M | 60.6K t |
| 2022 | $333.2M | 72.7K t |
| 2021 | $306.5M | 79.4K t |
| 2020 | $178.2M | 47.5K t |
| 2019 | $201.3M | 50.2K t |
| 2018 | $210.9M | 59.5K t |
| 2017 | $196.7M | 51.1K t |
Where Egypt exports woven carpet to
Most of it went to United States (35%), United Kingdom (6%), Algeria (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $90.0M | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $14.6M | 5.7% |
| Algeria | $13.5M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $11.0M | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $9.6M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.7M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $7.5M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $6.8M | 2.7% |
| France | $6.8M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $6.1M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 5702
| 5702.42 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in… | 60% |
| 5702.32 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c.… | 19% |
| 5702.92 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.c.… | 16% |
| 5702.31 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in… | 3.7% |
| 5702.99 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made or wool or fine animal hair, not… | 0.5% |
| 5702.49 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of… | 0.4% |
| 5702.39 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of… | 0.3% |
| 5702.41 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5702.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.62 per kg, close to the world average of $4.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Woven carpet imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $3.4 million of woven carpet in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (41%), China (17%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 42% |
| China | $584K | 17% |
| Kuwait | $365K | 11% |
| Italy | $265K | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $181K | 5.3% |
| India | $105K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 3% |
| United States | $93K | 2.7% |
| Jordan | $68K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 5702: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs.
Common questions
What is the value of woven carpet exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported woven carpet worth $256.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 175 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy woven carpet from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($90.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and Algeria (5%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 122 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average export price of woven carpet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.52 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 woven carpet from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $196.7 million in 2017 to $256.3 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $368.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import woven carpet?
Yes. Egypt imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and Kuwait. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $252.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for woven carpet?
The HS code for woven carpet is heading 5702. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5702.42 (60% of the value) and 5702.32 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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