Knit sweater (other fibres) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in knit sweater (other fibres) was worth $1.59 billion in 2024, about 50.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and up 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 | $1.59B | 50.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.42B | 46.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.64B | 52.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.30B | 43.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.31B | 40.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.54B | 52.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.65B | 42.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.51B | 41.7K t |
Top knit sweater (other fibres) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Italy and Pakistan. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 185 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $429.0M | 27% |
| Italy | $226.9M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $207.3M | 13% |
| India | $86.5M | 5.5% |
| Bangladesh | $72.8M | 4.6% |
| France | $57.0M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $56.3M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $36.1M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $28.8M | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $28.1M | 1.8% |
| Cambodia | $24.1M | 1.5% |
| Tunisia | $23.5M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 207 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $291.0M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $184.7M | 12% |
| France | $101.9M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $99.4M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $60.4M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $54.1M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $50.9M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $48.7M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $48.2M | 3% |
| Poland | $42.3M | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $39.2M | 2.5% |
| China | $33.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $31.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $165.38 per kg and Turkey $15.91 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 6110.90: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted. HS 6110 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most knit sweater (other fibres)?
China exported $429.0 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Italy (14%) and Pakistan (13%). In all, 185 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most knit sweater (other fibres)?
The United States imported $291.0 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (12%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in knit sweater (other fibres)?
It was worth $1.59 billion in 2024, about 50.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.65 billion. 185 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of knit sweater (other fibres) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $31.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $165.38 per kg and Turkey $15.91 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 sweater (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit sweater (other fibres) is subheading 6110.90, 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 6110 page.
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