Knitting machine parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in knitting machine parts was worth $367.1 million in 2024, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 34% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $367.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $463.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $549.9M | 21.9K t |
| 2021 | $600.1M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $450.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $518.2M | 20.2K t |
| 2018 | $627.1M | 21.9K t |
| 2017 | $556.6M | 19.7K t |
Top knitting machine parts exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (31%), China (14%) and Switzerland (8%). 97 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $113.3M | 31% |
| China | $52.5M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $30.7M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $29.7M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $29.1M | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $16.7M | 4.6% |
| India | $14.4M | 3.9% |
| France | $13.1M | 3.6% |
| United States | $9.9M | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $9.4M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $8.9M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $7.4M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (21%), India (11%) and Germany (9%). 160 countries imported it, and the top three take 40% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $75.6M | 21% |
| India | $39.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $32.5M | 8.9% |
| United States | $29.8M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $22.5M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $17.6M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $16.0M | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $13.6M | 3.7% |
| Austria | $12.2M | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $7.0M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $6.7M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $5.4M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $25.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $163.41 per kg and China $8.79 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.
Related product types
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- Knitting machine needles and sinkers
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The shipment records behind Knitting machine parts (HS 8448.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8448.20: Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8444. HS 8448 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most knitting machine parts?
Germany exported $113.3 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and Switzerland (8%). In all, 97 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most knitting machine parts?
China imported $75.6 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of India (11%) and Germany (9%). 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 knitting machine parts?
It was worth $367.1 million in 2024, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $627.1 million. 97 countries reported exports and 160 reported imports.
What is the average price of knitting machine parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $25.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $163.41 per kg and China $8.79 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 parts?
The HS code for knitting machine parts is subheading 8448.20, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8448 page.
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