Hosiery exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported hosiery worth $25.2 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $25.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 902 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 628 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 503 t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 586 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 447 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 369 t |
Where Egypt exports hosiery to
Most of it went to United States (42%), Italy (13%), Morocco (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+683% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.5M | 42% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 13% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $862K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $836K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $765K | 3% |
| France | $737K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $711K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $561K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 6115
| 6115.95 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or… | 73% |
| 6115.10 | Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted | 8.4% |
| 6115.96 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights… | 7.7% |
| 6115.99 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6115.9, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression… | 4.7% |
| 6115.29 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 4.1% |
| 6115.94 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose… | 1.1% |
| 6115.22 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more, knitted… | 0.9% |
| 6115.30 | Hosiery: women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or… | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6115.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.62 per kg, 37% above the world average of $15.07. 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.
Hosiery imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $2.3 million of hosiery in 2024 (185 tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (48%), China (27%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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: Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of hosiery exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported hosiery worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy hosiery from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Morocco (5%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 98 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 683% on the year.
What is the average export price of hosiery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.62 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $15.07 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of hosiery from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 344%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import hosiery?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hosiery?
The HS code for hosiery is heading 6115. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6115.95 (73% of the value) and 6115.10 (8%). 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.
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