Multi-colour synthetic warp knit trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in multi-colour synthetic warp knit was worth $234.6 million in 2024, about 48.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 0% since 2017, and up 12% 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 | $234.6M | 48.4K t |
| 2023 | $209.5M | 36.3K t |
| 2022 | $235.9M | 46.9K t |
| 2021 | $239.1M | 45.5K t |
| 2020 | $232.4M | 48.5K t |
| 2019 | $224.6M | 45.9K t |
| 2018 | $238.6M | 44.3K t |
| 2017 | $233.9M | 45.6K t |
Top multi-colour synthetic warp knit exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by Hungary and Italy. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 70 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.2M | 19% |
| Hungary | $36.2M | 16% |
| Italy | $35.8M | 15% |
| Poland | $23.9M | 10% |
| Germany | $13.9M | 5.9% |
| Slovakia | $11.3M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $11.3M | 4.8% |
| United States | $5.9M | 2.5% |
| Israel | $4.8M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $4.6M | 2% |
| Japan | $4.2M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (12%), France (10%) and Mexico (6%). 144 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $28.3M | 12% |
| France | $23.6M | 10% |
| Mexico | $14.5M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $12.8M | 5.4% |
| United States | $9.2M | 3.9% |
| Australia | $8.2M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $5.8M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $5.4M | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $5.2M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $5.0M | 2.2% |
| China | $5.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $19.67 per kg and China $3.66 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 6005.38: Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, yarns of different colours. HS 6005 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most multi-colour synthetic warp knit?
China exported $45.2 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Hungary (15%) and Italy (15%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most multi-colour synthetic warp knit?
Germany imported $28.3 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of France (10%) and Mexico (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 multi-colour synthetic warp knit?
It was worth $234.6 million in 2024, about 48.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $239.1 million. 70 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of multi-colour synthetic warp knit per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $19.67 per kg and China $3.66 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 multi-colour synthetic warp knit?
The HS code for multi-colour synthetic warp knit is subheading 6005.38, 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 6005 page.
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