Knitting machine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in knitting machine was worth $2.42 billion in 2024, about 186.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% 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 | $2.42B | 186.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.43B | 161.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.86B | 173.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.72B | 167.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.94B | 146.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.48B | 165.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.09B | 157.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.50B | 198.0K t |
Top knitting machine exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 56% of world exports, followed by Japan and Germany. The top three supply 79% between them, out of 104 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.35B | 56% |
| Japan | $326.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $225.0M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $125.9M | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $99.5M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $41.9M | 1.7% |
| United States | $40.8M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $35.7M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $23.3M | 1% |
| Vietnam | $20.5M | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $15.9M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $12.9M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Bangladesh. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 188 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $512.8M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $212.1M | 8.8% |
| Bangladesh | $192.4M | 8% |
| Turkey | $145.1M | 6% |
| United States | $142.4M | 5.9% |
| Pakistan | $119.3M | 4.9% |
| China | $81.8M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $65.5M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $64.3M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $62.0M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $51.8M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $47.7M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $39.27 per kg and Turkey $6.58 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 8447: Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting. HS 8447 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most knitting machine?
China exported $1.35 billion in 2024, 56% of the world total, followed by Japan (14%) and Germany (9%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most knitting machine?
India imported $512.8 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (9%) and Bangladesh (8%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in knitting machine?
It was worth $2.42 billion in 2024, about 186.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $3.50 billion. 104 countries reported exports and 188 reported imports.
What is the average price of knitting machine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $39.27 per kg and Turkey $6.58 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 knitting machine?
The HS code for knitting machine is heading 8447, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; 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 8447 page.
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