Knit swimwear and activewear imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit swimwear and activewear by Lebanon reached $5.2 million in 2024 (118 tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.0 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 | 118 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 106 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 121 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 86 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 63 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 186 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 250 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 152 t |
Where Lebanon imports knit swimwear and activewear from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Vietnam (8%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 40% |
| Vietnam | $424K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $306K | 5.9% |
| Cambodia | $273K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $190K | 3.6% |
| Tunisia | $163K | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $127K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $124K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $123K | 2.4% |
| France | $120K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 6112
| 6112.41 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 54% |
| 6112.11 | Track suits: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 32% |
| 6112.12 | Track suits: of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 8.3% |
| 6112.31 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 2.2% |
| 6112.49 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1.8% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits: of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.8% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.4% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.11 per kg, 34% above the world average of $32.83. 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.
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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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported knit swimwear and activewear worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 118 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit swimwear and activewear to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Vietnam (8%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.11 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $32.83 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 swimwear and activewear to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $7.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for knit swimwear and activewear is heading 6112. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6112.41 (54% of the value) and 6112.11 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6112 page.
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