Long pile knit fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in long pile knit fabric was worth $521.8 million in 2024, about 91.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $521.8M | 91.6K t |
| 2023 | $510.2M | 102.8K t |
| 2022 | $616.0M | 112.3K t |
| 2021 | $590.8M | 113.6K t |
| 2020 | $421.9M | 89.5K t |
| 2019 | $554.4M | 96.7K t |
| 2018 | $553.8M | 114.0K t |
| 2017 | $550.4M | 86.4K t |
Top long pile knit fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 70% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Italy. The top three supply 81% between them, out of 111 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $364.8M | 70% |
| South Korea | $33.8M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $24.9M | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $12.2M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $10.4M | 2% |
| Egypt | $8.8M | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $7.7M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $7.3M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $4.0M | 0.8% |
| United States | $3.3M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Vietnam (19%), Morocco (8%) and Cambodia (7%). 155 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $97.8M | 19% |
| Morocco | $42.4M | 8.1% |
| Cambodia | $38.6M | 7.4% |
| Indonesia | $25.4M | 4.9% |
| India | $24.4M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $23.3M | 4.5% |
| Bangladesh | $18.2M | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $16.6M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $15.0M | 2.9% |
| Jordan | $14.9M | 2.9% |
| Myanmar | $14.4M | 2.8% |
| Tunisia | $11.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $19.97 per kg and Egypt $4.36 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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The shipment records behind Long pile knit fabric (HS 6001.10) 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 6001.10: Fabrics: long pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted. HS 6001 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most long pile knit fabric?
China exported $364.8 million in 2024, 70% of the world total, followed by South Korea (6%) and Italy (5%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most long pile knit fabric?
Vietnam imported $97.8 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Morocco (8%) and Cambodia (7%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in long pile knit fabric?
It was worth $521.8 million in 2024, about 91.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $616.0 million. 111 countries reported exports and 155 reported imports.
What is the average price of long pile knit fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $19.97 per kg and Egypt $4.36 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 long pile knit fabric?
The HS code for long pile knit fabric is subheading 6001.10, in chapter 60 (fabrics; 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 6001 page.
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