Cotton knit garments imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton knit garments by Lebanon reached $3.8 million in 2024 (118 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.4 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 | $3.8M | 118 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 179 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 116 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 93 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 208 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 460 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 549 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 108 t |
Where Lebanon imports cotton knit garments from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), Morocco (17%), Bangladesh (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+390% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $772K | 20% |
| Morocco | $670K | 18% |
| Bangladesh | $635K | 17% |
| Turkey | $453K | 12% |
| Italy | $431K | 11% |
| Cambodia | $276K | 7.2% |
| India | $204K | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $120K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $38K | 1% |
| Portugal | $37K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.45 per kg, 57% above the world average of $20.71. 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.
Cotton knit garments exports from Lebanon
Exports of cotton knit garments by Lebanon reached $204 thousand in 2024 (9 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $169K | 83% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 5.8% |
| France | $8K | 4.1% |
| Angola | $6K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $4K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.4% |
| China | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.3% |
| United States | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon cotton knit garments imports (HS 6114.20): 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 6114.20: Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit garments imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cotton knit garments worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 118 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit garments to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($772 thousand), followed by Morocco (17%) and Bangladesh (17%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.45 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $20.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton knit garments to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export cotton knit garments?
Yes. Lebanon exported $204 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Cote d'Ivoire and France. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit garments?
The HS code for cotton knit garments is subheading 6114.20. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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