Cotton hosiery without soles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cotton hosiery without soles was worth $6.30 billion in 2024, about 440.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $6.30B | 440.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.09B | 405.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.58B | 485.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.87B | 418.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.66B | 354.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.25B | 404.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.09B | 393.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.03B | 406.2K t |
Top cotton hosiery without soles exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Pakistan. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 188 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.38B | 38% |
| Turkey | $810.0M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $606.3M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $312.6M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $244.1M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $194.7M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $149.3M | 2.4% |
| Honduras | $141.4M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $126.0M | 2% |
| Belgium | $109.4M | 1.7% |
| Cambodia | $85.5M | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $83.3M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $709.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $692.6M | 11% |
| France | $373.4M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $359.2M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $346.4M | 5.5% |
| Russia | $317.2M | 5% |
| Italy | $284.3M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $269.7M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $207.3M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $196.4M | 3.1% |
| Austria | $137.2M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $135.9M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $36.43 per kg and China $10.87 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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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 6115.95: Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex). HS 6115 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cotton hosiery without soles?
China exported $2.38 billion in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Turkey (13%) and Pakistan (10%). In all, 188 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cotton hosiery without soles?
The United States imported $709.3 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and France (6%). 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 cotton hosiery without soles?
It was worth $6.30 billion in 2024, about 440.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.58 billion. 188 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of cotton hosiery without soles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $36.43 per kg and China $10.87 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 cotton hosiery without soles?
The HS code for cotton hosiery without soles is subheading 6115.95, 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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