Knitting machine imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $51.8 million of knitting machine in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $51.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $40.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $40.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $55.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $39.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $34.6M | 2.9K t |
Where Egypt imports knitting machine from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.5M | 65% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $4.3M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $553K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $481K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $303K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $223K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8447
| 8447.12 | Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter exceeding 165mm | 38% |
| 8447.90 | Machines: for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting | 25% |
| 8447.20 | Knitting machines: flat, stitch-bonding machines | 25% |
| 8447.11 | Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165mm | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8447.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.39 per kg, 43% below the world average of $12.99, 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.
Knitting machine exports from Egypt
Exports of knitting machine by Egypt reached $289 thousand in 2024 (46 tonnes). Italy alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+641% on the year before).
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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 8447: Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.
Common questions
What is the value of knitting machine imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported knitting machine worth $51.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 188 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitting machine to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($33.5 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 495% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.39 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $12.99 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 knitting machine to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.6 million in 2017 to $51.8 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2021 at $55.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export knitting machine?
Yes. Egypt exported $289 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Israel and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $51.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitting machine?
The HS code for knitting machine is heading 8447. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 8447.12 (38% of the value) and 8447.90 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8447 page.
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