Knit fabric (other fibres) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit fabric (other fibres) by Egypt reached $7.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.7 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 | $7.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 440 t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 487 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 937 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 589 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 486 t |
Where Egypt imports knit fabric (other fibres) from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (21%), Turkey (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 21% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 16% |
| China | $1.1M | 15% |
| India | $1.1M | 15% |
| Israel | $563K | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $474K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $280K | 3.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $234K | 3.1% |
| France | $233K | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $127K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.89 per kg, 26% below the world average of $9.34, 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 fabric (other fibres) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $927 thousand of knit fabric (other fibres) in 2024 (2 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $521K | 56% |
| Yemen | $151K | 16% |
| Lebanon | $112K | 12% |
| Romania | $53K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $18K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $17K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $9K | 1% |
| Sri Lanka | $5K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt knit fabric (other fibres) imports (HS 6006.90): 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 6006.90: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04,and other than those made of wool, fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic or artificial fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric (other fibres) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported knit fabric (other fibres) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit fabric (other fibres) to Egypt?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit fabric (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.89 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $9.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit fabric (other fibres) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export knit fabric (other fibres)?
Yes. Egypt exported $927 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Yemen and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit fabric (other fibres) is subheading 6006.90. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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