Compression hosiery exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of compression hosiery by Egypt reached $2.1 million in 2024 (45 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 45 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 58 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 63 t |
| 2021 | $963K | 33 t |
| 2020 | $905K | 30 t |
| 2019 | $860K | 31 t |
| 2018 | $367K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $409K | 14 t |
Where Egypt exports compression hosiery to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (19%), Austria (18%), Germany (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+560% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $399K | 19% |
| Austria | $376K | 18% |
| Germany | $371K | 18% |
| India | $311K | 15% |
| South Africa | $203K | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $116K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $93K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $56K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $42K | 2% |
| Slovakia | $40K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.44 per kg, 21% above the world average of $39.33. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt compression hosiery exports (HS 6115.10): 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 6115.10: Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of compression hosiery exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported compression hosiery worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 134 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy compression hosiery from Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($399 thousand), followed by Austria (18%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average export price of compression hosiery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $47.44 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $39.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of compression hosiery from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $409 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 418%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for compression hosiery?
The HS code for compression hosiery is subheading 6115.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Egypt. Tell us your product to see it live.
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