Knit fabric imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit fabric by Lebanon reached $28.6 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $28.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $25.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $31.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 5.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports knit fabric from
Turkey alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $17.9M | 63% |
| China | $9.6M | 34% |
| Egypt | $280K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $278K | 1% |
| Italy | $238K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $44K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $41K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $29K | 0.1% |
| France | $28K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6006
| 6006.22 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed | 49% |
| 6006.32 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed | 21% |
| 6006.90 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04,and other than those made of wool, fine animal hair, cotton… | 18% |
| 6006.33 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, of yarns of different colours | 4.2% |
| 6006.21 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached | 3.2% |
| 6006.42 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed | 1.7% |
| 6006.34 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, printed | 0.9% |
| 6006.23 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, of yarns of different colours | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.47 per kg, 73% above the world average of $6.06. 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.
Knit fabric exports from Lebanon
Exports of knit fabric by Lebanon reached $2.0 million in 2024 (255 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (43%), Algeria (30%), Cote d'Ivoire (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported knit fabric worth $28.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit fabric to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by China (34%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.47 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $6.06 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 knit fabric to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $28.6 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $31.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export knit fabric?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric?
The HS code for knit fabric is heading 6006. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6006.22 (49% of the value) and 6006.32 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
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