Men's knit shirt imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.7 million of men's knit shirt in 2024 (82 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.5 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 | $3.7M | 82 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 72 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 47 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 55 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 121 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 260 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 230 t |
Where Lebanon imports men's knit shirt from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (15%), Bangladesh (13%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $550K | 15% |
| Bangladesh | $493K | 13% |
| China | $459K | 13% |
| Germany | $388K | 11% |
| Italy | $264K | 7.2% |
| India | $197K | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $181K | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $169K | 4.6% |
| Morocco | $114K | 3.1% |
| France | $113K | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 6105
| 6105.10 | Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 84% |
| 6105.20 | Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 11% |
| 6105.90 | Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.83 per kg, 62% above the world average of $27.62. 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 knit shirt exports from Lebanon
Exports of men's knit shirt by Lebanon reached $610 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (23%), Qatar (18%), Sri Lanka (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+925% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $139K | 23% |
| Qatar | $111K | 18% |
| Sri Lanka | $78K | 13% |
| Maldives | $75K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $47K | 7.6% |
| China | $43K | 7.1% |
| Cyprus | $20K | 3.3% |
| Seychelles | $14K | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $14K | 2.2% |
| United States | $14K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit shirt imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported men's knit shirt worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit shirt to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($550 thousand), followed by Bangladesh (13%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.83 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $27.62 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 shirt to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $8.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export men's knit shirt?
Yes. Lebanon exported $610 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Sri Lanka. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit shirt?
The HS code for men's knit shirt is heading 6105. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6105.10 (84% of the value) and 6105.20 (11%). 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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