Wide elastic knit fabric imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $11.8 million of wide elastic knit fabric in 2024 (818 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 149 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 70% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $11.8M | 819 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 827 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 361 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 750 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 676 t |
| 2018 | $768K | 183 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 133 t |
Where Lebanon imports wide elastic knit fabric from
Turkey alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.6M | 82% |
| China | $2.1M | 18% |
| Syria | $48K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $19K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.39 per kg, 80% above the world average of $8.00. 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.
Wide elastic knit fabric exports from Lebanon
Exports of wide elastic knit fabric by Lebanon reached $398 thousand in 2024 (32 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $397K | 100% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon wide elastic knit fabric imports (HS 6004.90): 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 6004.90: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread,.
Common questions
What is the value of wide elastic knit fabric imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported wide elastic knit fabric worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 818 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 149 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply wide elastic knit fabric to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by China (18%) and Syria (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of wide elastic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.39 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $8.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wide elastic knit fabric to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 857%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export wide elastic knit fabric?
Yes. Lebanon exported $398 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey and Spain. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wide elastic knit fabric?
The HS code for wide elastic knit fabric is subheading 6004.90. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6004 page.
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