Egypt: Market for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) 2025

Market Size for Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in Egypt

The Egyptian cotton (carded or combed) market dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -42.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cotton (Carded Or Combed) in Egypt

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) production contracted remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 157%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, exports of cotton (carded or combed) from Egypt skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 53% on 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 205%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 185%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for cotton (carded or combed) exports from Egypt, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton (carded or combed) exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Libya (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sudan (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to +14.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (+33.1% per year) and Sudan (+12.0% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton (carded or combed) exports from Egypt, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Libya ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Sudan, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at +17.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (+41.6% per year) and Sudan (+10.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cotton (carded or combed) export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cotton (carded or combed) export price increased by +79.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cotton (Carded Or Combed)

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, imports of cotton (carded or combed) into Egypt declined sharply to X kg, dropping by -98.8% compared with 2021. Overall, imports showed a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,451% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton (carded or combed) imports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 1,573% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X kg) was the main supplier of cotton (carded or combed) to Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -7.4%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton (carded or combed) to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -15.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton (carded or combed) import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +14.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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