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China surpasses India to become top buyer of Egyptian cotton in 2022

Egyptian cotton is characterised by its extra-long fibres, smaller in diameter than typical cotton. When these finer, longer fibres are combed and spun, they produce smooth yarn, which in turn yields smooth, soft cloth when woven. 

Egyptian cotton exports to China in **** were valued at $***.*** million, accounting for **.** per cent of the total shipment. India, the second largest market, imported cotton worth $**.*** million, which made up **.** per cent of the total. Among the top five markets, Pakistan received **.** per cent of the shipment, Vietnam *.** per cent, and Bangladesh *.** per cent, according to *f_homepage_tpblock&utm_medium=logo&utm_campaign=texpro_****" target="_blank">Fibre2Fashion’s market insight tool TexPro.