Knit garment exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported knit garment worth $69.0 million (286 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 143% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $69.0M | 286 t |
| 2023 | $28.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 765 t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 598 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 849 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 615 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 513 t |
Where Egypt exports knit garment to
United Arab Emirates alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $46.6M | 68% |
| Jordan | $10.1M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.4M | 6.4% |
| United States | $3.2M | 4.6% |
| Libya | $946K | 1.4% |
| Yemen | $573K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $474K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $272K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $220K | 0.3% |
| France | $220K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6114
| 6114.90 | Garments: of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | 92% |
| 6114.20 | Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | 4.2% |
| 6114.30 | Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6114.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $241.54 per kg, 903% above the world average of $24.08. 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.
Knit garment imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported knit garment worth $11.0 million (807 tonnes). Malaysia alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $8.9M | 81% |
| China | $784K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $618K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $320K | 2.9% |
| United States | $79K | 0.7% |
| France | $58K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $54K | 0.5% |
| Bangladesh | $51K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $24K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6114: Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of knit garment exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported knit garment worth $69.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 286 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 143% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit garment from Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($46.6 million), followed by Jordan (15%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 96 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit garment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $241.54 per kg in 2024, 903% above the world average of $24.08 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 knit garment from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $69.0 million in 2024, an increase of 815%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import knit garment?
Yes. Egypt imported $11.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, China and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $58.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit garment?
The HS code for knit garment is heading 6114. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6114.90 (92% of the value) and 6114.20 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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