Multi-colour cotton knit fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.4 million of multi-colour cotton knit fabric in 2024 (315 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 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 | $2.4M | 315 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 176 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 180 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 307 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 218 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 198 t |
| 2018 | $913K | 129 t |
| 2017 | $900K | 68 t |
Where Egypt imports multi-colour cotton knit fabric from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Turkey (32%), Italy (22%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+890% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $939K | 40% |
| Turkey | $751K | 32% |
| Italy | $527K | 22% |
| Sri Lanka | $133K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.46 per kg, 20% below the world average of $9.36, 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.
Multi-colour cotton knit fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported multi-colour cotton knit fabric worth $288 thousand (13 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $206K | 71% |
| Tunisia | $54K | 19% |
| Turkey | $24K | 8.3% |
| Ghana | $2K | 0.7% |
| Ecuador | $1K | 0.4% |
| China | $0K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt multi-colour cotton knit fabric imports (HS 6006.23): 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 6006.23: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, of yarns of different colours.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour cotton knit fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported multi-colour cotton knit fabric worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 315 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-colour cotton knit fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($939 thousand), followed by Turkey (32%) and Italy (22%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 890% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-colour cotton knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.46 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $9.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of multi-colour cotton knit fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $900 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export multi-colour cotton knit fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $288 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour cotton knit fabric is subheading 6006.23. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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