Men's knit clothing imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $11.6 million of men's knit clothing in 2024 (454 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.9 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 | $11.6M | 454 t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 800 t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 503 t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 733 t |
Where Lebanon imports men's knit clothing from
The largest suppliers were Syria (46%), Turkey (13%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $5.3M | 46% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 13% |
| China | $1.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $691K | 5.9% |
| Bangladesh | $576K | 5% |
| Italy | $303K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $255K | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $161K | 1.4% |
| India | $157K | 1.4% |
| Cambodia | $146K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 6103
| 6103.22 | Ensembles: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 46% |
| 6103.42 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 18% |
| 6103.43 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 12% |
| 6103.29 | Ensembles: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 11% |
| 6103.33 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 3.1% |
| 6103.49 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic… | 2.5% |
| 6103.32 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 2% |
| 6103.23 | Ensembles: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.62 per kg, 28% above the world average of $20.01. 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 knit clothing exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported men's knit clothing worth $1.3 million (42 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sri Lanka (28%), Syria (12%), Qatar (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
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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 6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit clothing imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported men's knit clothing worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 454 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit clothing to Lebanon?
Syria was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.62 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $20.01 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 men's knit clothing to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $17.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export men's knit clothing?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sri Lanka, Syria and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit clothing?
The HS code for men's knit clothing is heading 6103. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6103.22 (46% of the value) and 6103.42 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6103 page.
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