Knit swimwear and activewear exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $5.1 million (137 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.9 million.
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 | $5.1M | 137 t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 402 t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 841 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 927 t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 503 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 671 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 617 t |
Where Egypt exports knit swimwear and activewear to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.2M | 63% |
| Australia | $308K | 6.1% |
| France | $253K | 5% |
| Germany | $245K | 4.8% |
| Israel | $212K | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $135K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $108K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $81K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $74K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 6112
| 6112.11 | Track suits: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 31% |
| 6112.12 | Track suits: of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 28% |
| 6112.41 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 15% |
| 6112.31 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 13% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 12% |
| 6112.49 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.7% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits: of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.6% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.16 per kg, close to the world average of $32.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit swimwear and activewear imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported knit swimwear and activewear worth $1.7 million (66 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (44%), Turkey (28%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+424% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $768K | 45% |
| Turkey | $482K | 28% |
| Italy | $228K | 13% |
| Tunisia | $65K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $24K | 1.4% |
| Cambodia | $23K | 1.4% |
| Bangladesh | $15K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $14K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $14K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $11K | 0.6% |
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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit swimwear and activewear from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Australia (6%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 525% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $37.16 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $32.83 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 swimwear and activewear from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $12.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import knit swimwear and activewear?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for knit swimwear and activewear is heading 6112. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6112.11 (31% of the value) and 6112.12 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6112 page.
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