Lingerie and corsetry imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported lingerie and corsetry worth $11.9 million (221 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $35.5 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 | $11.9M | 221 t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 300 t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 444 t |
| 2021 | $27.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $32.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $30.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $27.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $35.5M | 2.9K t |
Where Egypt imports lingerie and corsetry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 79% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 12% |
| Bangladesh | $300K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $241K | 2% |
| India | $86K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $77K | 0.7% |
| France | $74K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $28K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $23K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6212
| 6212.10 | Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 85% |
| 6212.90 | Braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles: whether or not knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6212 | 13% |
| 6212.20 | Girdles and panty-girdles: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 1.5% |
| 6212.30 | Corselettes: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.67 per kg, 40% above the world average of $38.27. 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.
Lingerie and corsetry exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported lingerie and corsetry worth $3.9 million (71 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (44%), United States (22%), Switzerland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+749% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.7M | 45% |
| United States | $847K | 22% |
| Switzerland | $359K | 9.1% |
| Mexico | $158K | 4% |
| Denmark | $146K | 3.7% |
| Israel | $81K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $77K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $56K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $50K | 1.3% |
| France | $39K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of lingerie and corsetry imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lingerie and corsetry worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 221 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply lingerie and corsetry to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Bangladesh (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 839% on the year.
What is the average import price of lingerie and corsetry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.67 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $38.27 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 lingerie and corsetry to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.5 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $35.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export lingerie and corsetry?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the United States and Switzerland. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lingerie and corsetry?
The HS code for lingerie and corsetry is heading 6212. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6212.10 (85% of the value) and 6212.90 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6212 page.
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