Wide elastic knit fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.1 million of wide elastic knit fabric in 2024 (471 tonnes). Value fell 82% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.4 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 | $2.1M | 471 t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 731 t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 879 t |
| 2021 | $462K | 52 t |
| 2020 | $257K | 35 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 151 t |
| 2018 | $548K | 94 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 226 t |
Where Egypt imports wide elastic knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: Israel accounted for 62% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.50 per kg, 44% below the world average of $8.00, 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.
Wide elastic knit fabric exports from Egypt
Exports of wide elastic knit fabric by Egypt reached $882 thousand in 2024 (92 tonnes). Morocco alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+303% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $476K | 54% |
| Djibouti | $145K | 16% |
| Turkey | $70K | 7.9% |
| Tunisia | $60K | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $39K | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $34K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $32K | 3.6% |
| Jordan | $14K | 1.6% |
| China | $6K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt wide elastic knit fabric imports (HS 6004.90): 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 6004.90: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread,.
Common questions
What is the value of wide elastic knit fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported wide elastic knit fabric worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 471 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply wide elastic knit fabric to Egypt?
Israel was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (10%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of wide elastic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $8.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wide elastic knit fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export wide elastic knit fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $882 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Djibouti and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wide elastic knit fabric?
The HS code for wide elastic knit fabric is subheading 6004.90. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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