Knitted and crocheted hats imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported knitted and crocheted hats worth $5.6 million (151 tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.2 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 | $5.6M | 151 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 599 t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 778 t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 958 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 864 t |
Where Egypt imports knitted and crocheted hats from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 81% |
| Turkey | $530K | 9.5% |
| Vietnam | $137K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $87K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $66K | 1.2% |
| Bangladesh | $54K | 1% |
| Brunei | $38K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $19K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.3% |
| Cambodia | $16K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.10 per kg, 42% above the world average of $26.06. 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.
Knitted and crocheted hats exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported knitted and crocheted hats worth $1.7 million (98 tonnes). United States alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $901K | 54% |
| Kuwait | $195K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $192K | 11% |
| France | $87K | 5.2% |
| Czech Republic | $43K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $42K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $30K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $25K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $24K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $22K | 1.3% |
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 6505: Hats and other headgear; knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted and crocheted hats imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported knitted and crocheted hats worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted and crocheted hats to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Vietnam (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Brunei grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted and crocheted hats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.10 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $26.06 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 knitted and crocheted hats to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $17.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export knitted and crocheted hats?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted and crocheted hats?
The HS code for knitted and crocheted hats is heading 6505. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6505.00. It sits in HS chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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