Men's synthetic swimwear trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in men's synthetic swimwear was worth $336.0 million in 2024, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $336.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $344.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $365.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $269.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $268.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $348.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $341.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $341.7M | 10.5K t |
Top men's synthetic swimwear exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Sri Lanka. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 132 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $126.8M | 38% |
| Vietnam | $32.2M | 9.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $18.5M | 5.5% |
| Tunisia | $17.8M | 5.3% |
| France | $16.6M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $16.2M | 4.8% |
| Cambodia | $16.2M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $10.7M | 3.2% |
| Bangladesh | $9.7M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $8.4M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $5.9M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $46.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $26.2M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $20.5M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $19.1M | 5.7% |
| United States | $17.5M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $15.7M | 4.7% |
| Australia | $15.1M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $12.7M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $11.2M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $10.8M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $10.6M | 3.2% |
| Russia | $8.3M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $32.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Tunisia averaged $66.13 per kg and China $27.19 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 6112.31: Swimwear: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted. HS 6112 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most men's synthetic swimwear?
China exported $126.8 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (10%) and Sri Lanka (6%). In all, 132 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most men's synthetic swimwear?
France imported $46.0 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Italy (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in men's synthetic swimwear?
It was worth $336.0 million in 2024, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $365.1 million. 132 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of men's synthetic swimwear per kg?
The world average declared value was about $32.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Tunisia averaged $66.13 per kg and China $27.19 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 men's synthetic swimwear?
The HS code for men's synthetic swimwear is subheading 6112.31, 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 6112 page.
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