Knit fabric imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit fabric by Algeria reached $138.4 million in 2024 (43.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138.4M | 43.5K t |
| 2023 | $124.8M | 37.8K t |
| 2022 | $81.1M | 23.9K t |
| 2021 | $60.9M | 19.6K t |
| 2020 | $55.2M | 18.8K t |
| 2019 | $72.0M | 22.2K t |
| 2018 | $62.7M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $42.1M | 8.8K t |
Where Algeria imports knit fabric from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6006
| 6006.32 | Dyed synthetic knit fabric | 59% |
| 6006.34 | Printed synthetic knit fabric | 12% |
| 6006.42 | Dyed artificial knit fabric | 11% |
| 6006.44 | Printed artificial knit fabric | 5.9% |
| 6006.21 | Unbleached cotton knit fabric | 3.6% |
| 6006.33 | Multi-colour synthetic knit fabric | 2% |
| 6006.22 | Dyed cotton knit fabric | 1.9% |
| 6006.90 | Knit fabric (other fibres) | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, 47% below the world average of $6.06, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria knit fabric imports (HS 6006): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6006: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported knit fabric worth $138.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit fabric to Algeria?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($114.2 million), followed by Egypt (11%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $6.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit fabric to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.1 million in 2017 to $138.4 million in 2024, an increase of 229%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $79.6 million a year.
Does Algeria also export knit fabric?
Yes. Algeria exported $245 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Turkey and China. On balance Algeria is a net importer of this product, by about $138.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric?
The HS code for knit fabric is heading 6006. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 6006.32 (59% of the value) and 6006.34 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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