Knit clothing accessories imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.4 million of knit clothing accessories in 2024 (665 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.5 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 | $5.4M | 665 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 654 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt imports knit clothing accessories from
China alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 71% |
| Taiwan | $755K | 14% |
| Turkey | $351K | 6.5% |
| Hong Kong | $168K | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $93K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $81K | 1.5% |
| India | $39K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6117
| 6117.80 | Clothing accessories: knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6117 | 60% |
| 6117.90 | Clothing: parts, knitted or crocheted | 29% |
| 6117.10 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: knitted or crocheted | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6117.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.08 per kg, 51% below the world average of $16.63, 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.
Knit clothing accessories exports from Egypt
Exports of knit clothing accessories by Egypt reached $1.1 million in 2024 (121 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (19%), United States (18%), Lebanon (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $200K | 19% |
| United States | $195K | 18% |
| Lebanon | $155K | 15% |
| Morocco | $125K | 12% |
| France | $113K | 11% |
| Germany | $73K | 6.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 4.9% |
| Tunisia | $24K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $13K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 6117: Clothing accessories; made up, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of knit clothing accessories imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported knit clothing accessories worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 665 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit clothing accessories to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 766% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit clothing accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.08 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $16.63 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 imports of knit clothing accessories to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $22.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export knit clothing accessories?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United States and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit clothing accessories?
The HS code for knit clothing accessories is heading 6117. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6117.80 (60% of the value) and 6117.90 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6117 page.
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