Men's cotton knit shirt imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported men's cotton knit shirt worth $3.1 million (70 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.1 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 | $3.1M | 71 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 67 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 46 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 90 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 249 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 200 t |
Where Lebanon imports men's cotton knit shirt from
Most of the value came from Bangladesh (16%), China (13%), Turkey (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $481K | 16% |
| China | $417K | 14% |
| Turkey | $413K | 13% |
| Germany | $331K | 11% |
| Italy | $216K | 7% |
| India | $189K | 6.1% |
| Portugal | $168K | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $145K | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $114K | 3.7% |
| Tunisia | $92K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.91 per kg, 53% above the world average of $28.62. 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.
Men's cotton knit shirt exports from Lebanon
Exports of men's cotton knit shirt by Lebanon reached $325 thousand in 2024 (10 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (40%), Qatar (25%), Maldives (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 40% |
| Qatar | $82K | 25% |
| Maldives | $50K | 16% |
| China | $29K | 9% |
| United States | $14K | 4.2% |
| Armenia | $7K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon men's cotton knit shirt imports (HS 6105.10): 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 6105.10: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's cotton knit shirt imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported men's cotton knit shirt worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's cotton knit shirt to Lebanon?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($481 thousand), followed by China (13%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's cotton knit shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.91 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $28.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of men's cotton knit shirt to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2018 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export men's cotton knit shirt?
Yes. Lebanon exported $325 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and the Maldives. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's cotton knit shirt?
The HS code for men's cotton knit shirt is subheading 6105.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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