Knitted and crocheted hats trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in knitted and crocheted hats was worth $8.31 billion in 2024, about 318.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $8.31B | 318.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.31B | 319.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.66B | 376.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.70B | 288.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.19B | 230.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.03B | 251.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.90B | 268.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.45B | 260.4K t |
Top knitted and crocheted hats exporting countries
Exports are led by China (46%), Vietnam (10%) and Bangladesh (7%). 212 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 63%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.80B | 46% |
| Vietnam | $851.6M | 10% |
| Bangladesh | $568.4M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $443.5M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $414.7M | 5% |
| Germany | $305.0M | 3.7% |
| France | $182.5M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $181.8M | 2.2% |
| United States | $134.6M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $115.1M | 1.4% |
| Cambodia | $110.9M | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $96.2M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (27%), Germany (7%) and Japan (6%). 220 countries imported it, and the top three take 40% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.25B | 27% |
| Germany | $557.6M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $489.3M | 5.9% |
| France | $402.4M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $267.9M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $254.5M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $254.1M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $248.3M | 3% |
| South Korea | $241.3M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $233.0M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $227.4M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $188.5M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $26.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $94.44 per kg and China $18.45 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 6505: Hats and other headgear; knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed. HS 6505 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most knitted and crocheted hats?
China exported $3.80 billion in 2024, 46% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (10%) and Bangladesh (7%). In all, 212 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most knitted and crocheted hats?
The United States imported $2.25 billion in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and Japan (6%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in knitted and crocheted hats?
It was worth $8.31 billion in 2024, about 318.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $8.66 billion. 212 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of knitted and crocheted hats per kg?
The world average declared value was about $26.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $94.44 per kg and China $18.45 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 knitted and crocheted hats?
The HS code for knitted and crocheted hats is heading 6505, in chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 6505 page.
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