Multi-colour synthetic knit fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.3 million of multi-colour synthetic knit fabric in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.7 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 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 628 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 675 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 367 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 241 t |
Where Egypt imports multi-colour synthetic knit fabric from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+839% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, close to the world average of $5.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Multi-colour synthetic knit fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.9 million of multi-colour synthetic knit fabric in 2024 (571 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Turkey (47%), Algeria (18%), Kenya (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 48% |
| Algeria | $704K | 18% |
| Kenya | $498K | 13% |
| United States | $215K | 5.5% |
| Belarus | $213K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $190K | 4.8% |
| Tunisia | $73K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $66K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $37K | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $24K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt multi-colour synthetic knit fabric imports (HS 6006.33): 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 6006.33: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, of yarns of different colours.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour synthetic knit fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported multi-colour synthetic knit fabric worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-colour synthetic knit fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 839% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-colour synthetic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $5.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-colour synthetic knit fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 316%. The peak was 2021 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export multi-colour synthetic knit fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour synthetic knit fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour synthetic knit fabric is subheading 6006.33. 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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