CAIRO- Egypt agreed to export 784 metric tonnes of cotton in the week through July 29, the Alexandria Cotton Exporters Association said in its weekly bulletin Sunday. The country has shipped 79,268.5 tonnes of cotton valued at $190.6 million since the marketing year began on Sept 1. Of last week's sales, Egypt will ship 659 tonnes of Giza 88 variety of cotton, and 125 tonnes of Giza 86, the association said. Egypt produces the world's finest extra-long staple cotton, which is stronger and softer than shorter staple cotton and is used in high-end clothing. Switzerland, Bangladesh and India are the largest importers of Egyptian cotton.
