Unbleached cotton knit fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $15.8 million of unbleached cotton knit fabric in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 7% 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 | $15.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 2.3K t |
Where Egypt imports unbleached cotton knit fabric from
Israel alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, close to the world average of $5.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached cotton knit fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $6.6 million of unbleached cotton knit fabric in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Algeria alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $4.5M | 69% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 16% |
| Morocco | $429K | 6.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $162K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $153K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $84K | 1.3% |
| Israel | $61K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $47K | 0.7% |
| China | $43K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $26K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt unbleached cotton knit fabric imports (HS 6006.21): 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 6006.21: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached cotton knit fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported unbleached cotton knit fabric worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 157 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached cotton knit fabric to Egypt?
Israel was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached cotton knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached cotton knit fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export unbleached cotton knit fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, the United Kingdom and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for unbleached cotton knit fabric is subheading 6006.21. 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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