Women's knit underwear imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported women's knit underwear worth $6.8 million (315 tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.6 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 | $6.8M | 315 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 230 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 374 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 233 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 204 t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 934 t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 861 t |
Where Lebanon imports women's knit underwear from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Turkey (15%), Bangladesh (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 38% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 15% |
| Bangladesh | $1.0M | 15% |
| Egypt | $215K | 3.2% |
| India | $170K | 2.5% |
| United States | $158K | 2.3% |
| France | $138K | 2% |
| Sri Lanka | $130K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $123K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $119K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 6108
| 6108.31 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 23% |
| 6108.32 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 21% |
| 6108.21 | Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 16% |
| 6108.22 | Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 16% |
| 6108.92 | Negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 8.5% |
| 6108.39 | Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 6.8% |
| 6108.91 | Negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 3.3% |
| 6108.29 | Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.54 per kg, close to the world average of $20.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's knit underwear exports from Lebanon
Exports of women's knit underwear by Lebanon reached $471 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). Egypt alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $334K | 71% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 7.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $27K | 5.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $19K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 4.1% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $7K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $5K | 1.1% |
| Liberia | $3K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $3K | 0.7% |
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 6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit underwear imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported women's knit underwear worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 315 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit underwear to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Bangladesh (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 535% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.54 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $20.31 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 underwear to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2019 at $16.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export women's knit underwear?
Yes. Lebanon exported $471 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit underwear?
The HS code for women's knit underwear is heading 6108. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6108.31 (23% of the value) and 6108.32 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6108 page.
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