Cotton knit t-shirt imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $22.9 million of cotton knit t-shirt in 2024 (724 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $30.3 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 | $22.9M | 724 t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 755 t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 471 t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 580 t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 477 t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 873 t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $29.8M | 1.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports cotton knit t-shirt from
The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (34%), Turkey (19%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $7.7M | 34% |
| Turkey | $4.4M | 19% |
| China | $1.8M | 7.9% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 6% |
| India | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $791K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $744K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $613K | 2.7% |
| Cambodia | $595K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $540K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.58 per kg, 54% above the world average of $20.53. 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 t-shirt exports from Lebanon
Exports of cotton knit t-shirt by Lebanon reached $746 thousand in 2024 (27 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (17%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Oman (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+542% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $129K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $113K | 15% |
| Oman | $68K | 9.1% |
| Qatar | $66K | 8.8% |
| Jordan | $62K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $54K | 7.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $30K | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $23K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 3% |
| France | $22K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon cotton knit t-shirt imports (HS 6109.10): 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 6109.10: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit t-shirt imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 724 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit t-shirt to Lebanon?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 88 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit t-shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.58 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $20.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton knit t-shirt to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.8 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.5 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export cotton knit t-shirt?
Yes. Lebanon exported $746 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit t-shirt?
The HS code for cotton knit t-shirt is subheading 6109.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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