Export Cotton yarn from Pakistan to Egypt
Egypt imported US$324M of cotton yarn (HS 5205) in 2025. India supplied US$228M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$3.8M, a gap of US$224M. Pakistan's share of the market is 1.2%.
That gap matters: buyers in Egypt already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Egypt grew 57% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Egypt rates 78 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 2nd of 63 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list cotton yarn with Egypt as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 78/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$3.8M
- From India (2025)
- US$228.15M
- Market size
- US$324.43M
- Check before you export
- Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.
How much cotton yarn does Egypt import?
Egypt imported US$324M of cotton yarn (HS 5205) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export cotton yarn to Egypt?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$3.8M of cotton yarn to Egypt in 2025, 1.2% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Egypt for cotton yarn?
India leads: US$228M against Pakistan's US$3.8M in 2025, a gap of US$224M.
How can I start exporting cotton yarn to Egypt?
Confirm your HS code, check Egypt's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Egypt as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Egypt Global Trade profile explain the next steps.