Knit garment parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in knit garment parts was worth $611.1 million in 2024, about 32.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $611.1M | 32.7K t |
| 2023 | $649.1M | 30.4K t |
| 2022 | $710.7M | 34.8K t |
| 2021 | $677.9M | 30.1K t |
| 2020 | $541.2M | 28.7K t |
| 2019 | $587.6M | 29.9K t |
| 2018 | $600.9M | 39.9K t |
| 2017 | $548.2M | 38.7K t |
Top knit garment parts exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by Italy and Canada. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 136 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $219.7M | 36% |
| Italy | $80.0M | 13% |
| Canada | $36.3M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $30.6M | 5% |
| United States | $28.7M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $28.2M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $27.3M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $26.8M | 4.4% |
| Honduras | $20.8M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $11.2M | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $8.4M | 1.4% |
| France | $8.0M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Myanmar and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 186 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $91.4M | 15% |
| Myanmar | $63.0M | 10% |
| China | $53.5M | 8.8% |
| Mexico | $37.4M | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $25.4M | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $24.6M | 4% |
| Tunisia | $22.7M | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $19.9M | 3.3% |
| Nicaragua | $18.1M | 3% |
| Bangladesh | $15.7M | 2.6% |
| Romania | $15.5M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $12.7M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $799.51 per kg and China $16.00 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 6117.90: Clothing: parts, knitted or crocheted. HS 6117 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most knit garment parts?
China exported $219.7 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Italy (13%) and Canada (6%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most knit garment parts?
Vietnam imported $91.4 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Myanmar (10%) and China (9%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in knit garment parts?
It was worth $611.1 million in 2024, about 32.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $710.7 million. 136 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of knit garment parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $799.51 per kg and China $16.00 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for knit garment parts?
The HS code for knit garment parts is subheading 6117.90, 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 6117 page.
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