Swimwear and activewear exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of swimwear and activewear by Egypt reached $42.0 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $46.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $39.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 976 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 451 t |
Where Egypt exports swimwear and activewear to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $27.5M | 65% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 7.2% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $857K | 2% |
| Spain | $699K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $616K | 1.5% |
| France | $506K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $392K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.11 | Swimwear: men's or boys', (not knitted or crocheted) | 49% |
| 6211.43 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 21% |
| 6211.42 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 10% |
| 6211.33 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 6.3% |
| 6211.32 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 5.9% |
| 6211.39 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6211.3 (not knitted or crocheted) | 3.2% |
| 6211.49 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6211.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | 2.6% |
| 6211.12 | Swimwear: women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted) | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.19 per kg, close to the world average of $26.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Swimwear and activewear imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported swimwear and activewear worth $15.2 million (570 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Cambodia (29%), China (14%), Vietnam (13%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | $4.3M | 29% |
| China | $2.1M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $831K | 5.5% |
| Russia | $822K | 5.4% |
| Pakistan | $811K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $540K | 3.6% |
| France | $382K | 2.5% |
| Bangladesh | $363K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported swimwear and activewear worth $42.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy swimwear and activewear from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($27.5 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and Greece (4%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 111 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average export price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $31.19 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $26.92 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 exports of swimwear and activewear from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $42.0 million in 2024, an increase of 316%. The peak was 2022 at $46.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import swimwear and activewear?
Yes. Egypt imported $15.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cambodia, China and Vietnam. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6211.11 (49% of the value) and 6211.43 (21%). 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 6211 page.
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