Compression hosiery trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in compression hosiery was worth $627.3 million in 2024, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $627.3M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $612.1M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $578.9M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $556.5M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $511.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $580.8M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $572.1M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $560.2M | 19.3K t |
Top compression hosiery exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (24%), China (13%) and the United States (9%). 134 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 45%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $149.9M | 24% |
| China | $79.5M | 13% |
| United States | $55.3M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $49.3M | 7.9% |
| Mexico | $44.8M | 7.1% |
| Costa Rica | $28.4M | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $24.8M | 4% |
| Romania | $21.3M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $16.2M | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $11.7M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $10.9M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $10.9M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of France and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 201 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $80.1M | 13% |
| France | $48.9M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $46.5M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $45.6M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $41.6M | 6.6% |
| Chile | $25.8M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $24.3M | 3.9% |
| Russia | $17.5M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $17.4M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $15.1M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $13.3M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $13.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $39.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $92.76 per kg and China $17.32 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Compression hosiery (HS 6115.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 6115.10: Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted. HS 6115 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most compression hosiery?
Germany exported $149.9 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and the United States (9%). In all, 134 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most compression hosiery?
The United States imported $80.1 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of France (8%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in compression hosiery?
It was worth $627.3 million in 2024, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 134 countries reported exports and 201 reported imports.
What is the average price of compression hosiery per kg?
The world average declared value was about $39.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $92.76 per kg and China $17.32 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for compression hosiery?
The HS code for compression hosiery is subheading 6115.10, in chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6115 page.
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