Cotton pile knit fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton pile knit fabric by Egypt reached $5.8 million in 2024 (554 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 million.
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 | $5.8M | 554 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 680 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 320 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 258 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 654 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 482 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 475 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 357 t |
Where Egypt imports cotton pile knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 96% |
| Turkey | $115K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $78K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.40 per kg, 69% above the world average of $6.15. 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.
Cotton pile knit fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported cotton pile knit fabric worth $2.5 million (487 tonnes). Turkey alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt cotton pile knit fabric imports (HS 6001.91): 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 6001.91: Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton pile knit fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cotton pile knit fabric worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 554 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton pile knit fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and Vietnam (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton pile knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.40 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $6.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton pile knit fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 246%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export cotton pile knit fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Belarus and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton pile knit fabric?
The HS code for cotton pile knit fabric is subheading 6001.91. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 page.
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