Knitted pile fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitted pile fabric by Egypt reached $178.6 million in 2024 (45.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 198 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $251.7 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 | $178.6M | 45.5K t |
| 2023 | $175.5M | 42.8K t |
| 2022 | $130.3M | 43.8K t |
| 2021 | $251.7M | 72.4K t |
| 2020 | $234.1M | 81.6K t |
| 2019 | $232.2M | 68.7K t |
| 2018 | $184.7M | 47.7K t |
| 2017 | $147.8M | 42.2K t |
Where Egypt imports knitted pile fabric from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
Product types under HS 6001
| 6001.92 | Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 86% |
| 6001.10 | Fabrics: long pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted | 5.2% |
| 6001.99 | Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 3.3% |
| 6001.91 | Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 3.2% |
| 6001.22 | Fabrics: looped pile fabrics, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 1.8% |
| 6001.21 | Fabrics: looped pile fabrics, of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 0.2% |
| 6001.29 | Fabrics: looped pile fabrics, of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, close to the world average of $4.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knitted pile fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $28.8 million of knitted pile fabric in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (32%), Algeria (32%), Morocco (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+879% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.3M | 32% |
| Algeria | $9.2M | 32% |
| Morocco | $6.2M | 22% |
| Senegal | $888K | 3.1% |
| Tunisia | $807K | 2.8% |
| Argentina | $658K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $637K | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $245K | 0.9% |
| Slovenia | $236K | 0.8% |
| Belarus | $152K | 0.5% |
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 6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted pile fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported knitted pile fabric worth $178.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted pile fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($176.1 million), followed by Thailand (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 858% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.44 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 pile fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $147.8 million in 2017 to $178.6 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $251.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export knitted pile fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $28.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $149.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted pile fabric?
The HS code for knitted pile fabric is heading 6001. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6001.92 (86% of the value) and 6001.10 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 page.
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