Women's knit clothing imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $14.4 million of women's knit clothing in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $35.5 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 | $14.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 930 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 434 t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $31.6M | 1.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports women's knit clothing from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (37%), China (20%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.3M | 37% |
| China | $2.9M | 20% |
| Italy | $890K | 6.2% |
| Bangladesh | $741K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $563K | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $413K | 2.9% |
| India | $282K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $263K | 1.8% |
| United States | $257K | 1.8% |
| Mauritius | $235K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 6104
| 6104.63 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 23% |
| 6104.42 | Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 17% |
| 6104.62 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 14% |
| 6104.43 | Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 14% |
| 6104.22 | Ensembles: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 4.6% |
| 6104.69 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or… | 4.5% |
| 6104.44 | Dresses: women's or girls', of artificial fibres, knitted or crocheted | 4.2% |
| 6104.33 | Jackets: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.41 per kg, 53% below the world average of $21.93, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's knit clothing exports from Lebanon
Exports of women's knit clothing by Lebanon reached $2.5 million in 2024 (58 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (20%), France (15%), Qatar (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Maldives grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $489K | 20% |
| France | $372K | 15% |
| Qatar | $263K | 11% |
| Kuwait | $250K | 10% |
| Maldives | $143K | 5.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $134K | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $91K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $79K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit clothing imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported women's knit clothing worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit clothing to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (20%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.41 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $21.93 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 women's knit clothing to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.6 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2018 at $35.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export women's knit clothing?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Qatar. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit clothing?
The HS code for women's knit clothing is heading 6104. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6104.63 (23% of the value) and 6104.42 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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