Flat knitting machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in flat knitting machines was worth $583.9 million in 2024, about 51.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 63% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $583.9M | 51.3K t |
| 2023 | $662.6M | 52.7K t |
| 2022 | $791.5M | 54.3K t |
| 2021 | $802.4M | 52.1K t |
| 2020 | $658.5M | 44.8K t |
| 2019 | $883.0M | 56.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.24B | 61.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.56B | 81.8K t |
Top flat knitting machines exporting countries
Exports are led by China (51%), Japan (24%) and Germany (14%). 77 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 88%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $297.2M | 51% |
| Japan | $138.9M | 24% |
| Germany | $80.3M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $15.7M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $13.6M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 1.5% |
| United States | $4.2M | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $3.1M | 0.5% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bangladesh (15%), Vietnam (13%) and India (9%). 145 countries imported it, and the top three take 37% of the value.
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $28.43 per kg and South Korea $5.40 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 Flat knitting machines (HS 8447.20) 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 8447.20: Knitting machines: flat, stitch-bonding machines. HS 8447 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most flat knitting machines?
China exported $297.2 million in 2024, 51% of the world total, followed by Japan (24%) and Germany (14%). In all, 77 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most flat knitting machines?
Bangladesh imported $89.8 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (13%) and India (9%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in flat knitting machines?
It was worth $583.9 million in 2024, about 51.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 63% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.56 billion. 77 countries reported exports and 145 reported imports.
What is the average price of flat knitting machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $28.43 per kg and South Korea $5.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for flat knitting machines?
The HS code for flat knitting machines is subheading 8447.20, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8447 page.
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