Knit garments (other materials) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in knit garments (other materials) was worth $1.11 billion in 2024, about 52.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $1.11B | 52.4K t |
| 2023 | $998.3M | 46.8K t |
| 2022 | $903.6M | 56.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.74B | 85.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.31B | 74.2K t |
| 2019 | $935.4M | 84.6K t |
| 2018 | $953.0M | 81.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.14B | 67.0K t |
Top knit garments (other materials) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Russia and Italy. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 183 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $288.5M | 26% |
| Russia | $219.9M | 20% |
| Italy | $95.8M | 8.6% |
| Egypt | $63.5M | 5.7% |
| France | $55.9M | 5% |
| India | $46.0M | 4.1% |
| United States | $23.8M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $21.7M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $18.1M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $15.4M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $14.8M | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.4M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Kazakhstan (20%), the United States (11%) and Singapore (8%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $219.6M | 20% |
| United States | $123.7M | 11% |
| Singapore | $88.1M | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60.2M | 5.4% |
| France | $48.0M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $47.3M | 4.3% |
| Russia | $46.0M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $35.0M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $26.8M | 2.4% |
| China | $25.2M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $24.7M | 2.2% |
| Israel | $23.6M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Egypt averaged $653.88 per kg and Spain $12.01 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 6114.90: Garments: of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61. HS 6114 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most knit garments (other materials)?
China exported $288.5 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Russia (20%) and Italy (9%). In all, 183 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most knit garments (other materials)?
Kazakhstan imported $219.6 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and Singapore (8%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in knit garments (other materials)?
It was worth $1.11 billion in 2024, about 52.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.74 billion. 183 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of knit garments (other materials) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Egypt averaged $653.88 per kg and Spain $12.01 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 knit garments (other materials)?
The HS code for knit garments (other materials) is subheading 6114.90, 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 6114 page.
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