Egyptian Cotton Exports Jump Nearly 60% to 57,234 Tons

Egypt’s cotton exports surged by nearly 60% in the current marketing season, reaching 57,234 tons between September 1, 2025 and July 4, 2026, according to data from the Alexandria Cotton Exporters Association.

The figure compares with 35,949 tons exported during the same period in the previous season, highlighting a sharp rebound in global demand for Egyptian cotton despite fluctuations in pricing and production scale.

The increase in export volumes comes amid declining prices for several Egyptian cotton varieties, which has helped improve competitiveness in international markets.

The price of the Giza 94 variety fell to 142 cents per pound, down from 147 cents in June, while Giza 95 declined slightly to 106 cents per pound from 107 cents. The premium Giza 96 variety, known for its extra-long staple fiber, was recorded at 180 cents per pound.

Egypt’s cotton marketing season runs annually from September 1 to August 31.

Egyptian long-staple cotton remains one of the country’s most important strategic agricultural exports, renowned globally for its high quality and strong demand in the textile and spinning industries.

In recent years, the government has been working to restructure the cotton sector, from cultivation and procurement to marketing and industrial processing, in an effort to restore Egypt’s global market position and enhance returns for farmers.

Despite strong export performance, the cultivated area declined significantly during the current season, falling to approximately 195,000 feddans, compared with 311,000 feddans in the previous year.

Total production is expected to reach around 1.5 million kantars of seed cotton, according to available estimates, reflecting ongoing efforts to balance production efficiency with export-oriented quality standards.