Warp knit fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported warp knit fabric worth $20.7 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $54.5 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 | $20.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $54.5M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $35.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 4.9K t |
Where Egypt imports warp knit fabric from
China alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.4M | 70% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 25% |
| South Korea | $462K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $423K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $70K | 0.3% |
| United States | $59K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $50K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $26K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.1% |
| France | $9K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6005
| 6005.37 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed | 71% |
| 6005.36 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, bleached or… | 16% |
| 6005.39 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, printed | 3.7% |
| 6005.90 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton… | 3.1% |
| 6005.35 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres specified in… | 1.8% |
| 6005.22 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed | 1.5% |
| 6005.21 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached | 1% |
| 6005.23 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, yarns of different… | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, 49% below the world average of $5.69, 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.
Warp knit fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported warp knit fabric worth $7.0 million (305 tonnes). Algeria alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+619% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $4.2M | 60% |
| Morocco | $658K | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $421K | 6% |
| Turkey | $407K | 5.8% |
| Austria | $291K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $149K | 2.1% |
| Ethiopia | $132K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $127K | 1.8% |
| France | $120K | 1.7% |
| Ukraine | $105K | 1.5% |
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 6005: Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of warp knit fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported warp knit fabric worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply warp knit fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 756% on the year.
What is the average import price of warp knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $5.69 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 imports of warp knit fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $54.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export warp knit fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for warp knit fabric?
The HS code for warp knit fabric is heading 6005. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6005.37 (71% of the value) and 6005.36 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6005 page.
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