Small circular knitting machines imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of small circular knitting machines by Egypt reached $6.8 million in 2024 (232 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 126 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $6.8M | 232 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 253 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 141 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 321 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 265 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 321 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 153 t |
Where Egypt imports small circular knitting machines from
Italy alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.11 per kg, 22% above the world average of $23.85. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt small circular knitting machines imports (HS 8447.11): 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 8447.11: Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter not exceeding 165mm.
Common questions
What is the value of small circular knitting machines imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported small circular knitting machines worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 232 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 126 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply small circular knitting machines to Egypt?
Italy was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (35%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of small circular knitting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.11 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $23.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small circular knitting machines to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for small circular knitting machines?
The HS code for small circular knitting machines is subheading 8447.11. 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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