Men's synthetic knit underpants trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in men's synthetic knit underpants was worth $1.70 billion in 2024, about 74.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and up 16% 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 | $1.70B | 74.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.47B | 78.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.72B | 85.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.55B | 81.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.16B | 60.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.31B | 58.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.34B | 59.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.21B | 59.5K t |
Top men's synthetic knit underpants exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 43% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 145 exporting countries.
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (37%), Japan (11%) and South Korea (4%). 206 countries imported it, and the top three take 52% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $629.1M | 37% |
| Japan | $186.0M | 11% |
| South Korea | $73.5M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $68.0M | 4% |
| Germany | $58.8M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $49.7M | 2.9% |
| France | $45.8M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $45.5M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $38.1M | 2.2% |
| Australia | $30.2M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $25.1M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $22.9M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $22.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $48.11 per kg and China $16.83 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 6107.12: Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted. HS 6107 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most men's synthetic knit underpants?
China exported $734.0 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (16%) and Sri Lanka (6%). In all, 145 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most men's synthetic knit underpants?
The United States imported $629.1 million in 2024, 37% of world imports, ahead of Japan (11%) and South Korea (4%). The top three importers together take 52%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in men's synthetic knit underpants?
It was worth $1.70 billion in 2024, about 74.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.72 billion. 145 countries reported exports and 206 reported imports.
What is the average price of men's synthetic knit underpants per kg?
The world average declared value was about $22.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $48.11 per kg and China $16.83 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for men's synthetic knit underpants?
The HS code for men's synthetic knit underpants is subheading 6107.12, 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 6107 page.
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