Dyed artificial knit fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed artificial knit fabric by Egypt reached $14.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 56% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.8 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 | $14.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $33.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 2.7K t |
Where Egypt imports dyed artificial knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.6M | 92% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $55K | 0.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $30K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.55 per kg, 140% above the world average of $5.23. 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.
Dyed artificial knit fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported dyed artificial knit fabric worth $314 thousand (27 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $192K | 61% |
| United Arab Emirates | $63K | 20% |
| Algeria | $28K | 8.8% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 5.7% |
| Iraq | $6K | 1.9% |
| Morocco | $3K | 1% |
| Sri Lanka | $3K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $1K | 0.3% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt dyed artificial knit fabric imports (HS 6006.42): 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 6006.42: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed artificial knit fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported dyed artificial knit fabric worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 135 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed artificial knit fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Taiwan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of dyed artificial knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.55 per kg in 2024, 140% above the world average of $5.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed artificial knit fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $33.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export dyed artificial knit fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $314 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed artificial knit fabric?
The HS code for dyed artificial knit fabric is subheading 6006.42. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
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