Long pile knit fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported long pile knit fabric worth $9.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.5 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 | $9.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 609 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 790 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 516 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 614 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports long pile knit fabric from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 98% |
| Turkey | $151K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.2% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, 29% above the world average of $5.69. 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.
Long pile knit fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported long pile knit fabric worth $8.8 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $5.9M | 67% |
| Algeria | $1.5M | 17% |
| Turkey | $921K | 10% |
| Slovenia | $236K | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $130K | 1.5% |
| Belarus | $53K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36K | 0.4% |
| United States | $31K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt long pile knit fabric imports (HS 6001.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6001.10: Fabrics: long pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of long pile knit fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported long pile knit fabric worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 155 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply long pile knit fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of long pile knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $5.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of long pile knit fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2022 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export long pile knit fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Algeria and Turkey. That compares with imports of $9.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for long pile knit fabric?
The HS code for long pile knit fabric is subheading 6001.10. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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