Knit fabric (other fibres) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $5.2 million of knit fabric (other fibres) in 2024 (230 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.6 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 | $5.2M | 230 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 494 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $621K | 181 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 279 t |
Where Lebanon imports knit fabric (other fibres) from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Turkey (45%), Malaysia (3%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 46% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 45% |
| Malaysia | $137K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $112K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $100K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $35K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $29K | 0.6% |
| France | $28K | 0.5% |
| United States | $15K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.67 per kg, 143% above the world average of $9.34. 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 (other fibres) exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $234 thousand of knit fabric (other fibres) in 2024 (15 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (41%), Egypt (38%), Ghana (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $96K | 41% |
| Egypt | $90K | 38% |
| Ghana | $24K | 10% |
| Iraq | $9K | 3.9% |
| Liberia | $9K | 3.8% |
| Aruba | $2K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.8% |
| Sierra Leone | $1K | 0.5% |
| Chile | $1K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon knit fabric (other fibres) imports (HS 6006.90): 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 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, synthetic or artificial fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric (other fibres) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported knit fabric (other fibres) worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 230 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit fabric (other fibres) to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Turkey (45%) and Malaysia (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit fabric (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.67 per kg in 2024, 143% above the world average of $9.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knit fabric (other fibres) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 362%. The peak was 2021 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export knit fabric (other fibres)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $234 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Egypt and Ghana. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit fabric (other fibres) is subheading 6006.90. 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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