2023
Exports
$224MWorld Rnk 10 / 134
Flag Rnk 50 / 1152
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Raw Cotton
-2.55Rnk 1021 / 1025
2023
Imports
$295MWorld Rnk 9 / 179
Flag Rnk 56 / 1178
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Egypt
-0.11Rnk 66 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Egypt exported $224M in Raw Cotton, making it the 10th largest exporter of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 50th most exported product in Egypt. The main destination of Raw Cotton exports from Egypt are: India ($124M), China ($50.6M), Pakistan ($13.8M), Vietnam ($9.39M), and Bangladesh ($8.59M).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Cotton of Egypt between 2022 and 2023 were India ($37.5M), Djibouti ($1.94M), and Greece ($1.57M).

Imports In 2023, Egypt imported $295M in Raw Cotton, becoming the 9th largest importer of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 56th most imported product in Egypt. Egypt imports Raw Cotton primarily from: Greece ($120M), Sudan ($115M), United States ($25.7M), Benin ($21.5M), and Brazil ($7.78M).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Cotton for Egypt between 2022 and 2023 were Greece ($21.3M), United States ($20.1M), and Brazil ($7.78M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$224M
IMPORTS (2023)$295M
NET TRADE (2023)-$70.4M

In 2023, Egypt exported $224M in Raw Cotton. The main destinations of Egypt exports on Raw Cotton were India ($124M), China ($50.6M), Pakistan ($13.8M), Vietnam ($9.39M), and Bangladesh ($8.59M).

In 2023, Egypt imported $295M in Raw Cotton, mainly from Greece ($120M), Sudan ($115M), United States ($25.7M), Benin ($21.5M), and Brazil ($7.78M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Raw Cotton EXPORT MARKETS FOR Egypt WERE (2022 - 2023):
India$37.5M (43.1%)
Djibouti$1.94M (921%)
Greece$1.57M (3.19k%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Raw Cotton BY Egypt WERE (2022 - 2023):
China-$50.7M (-50%)
Pakistan-$17.8M (-56.4%)
Vietnam-$4.26M (-31.2%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Egypt's main exporting competitors in Raw Cotton were:
In 2023, Egypt's main importing competitors in Raw Cotton were:

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Trade Value of Raw Cotton by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $36.9M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $15.7M

Raw Cotton’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $36.9M.   Raw Cotton’s highest import potential is United States with an import gap of $15.7M.

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