Narrow elastic knit fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in narrow elastic knit fabric was worth $226.0 million in 2024, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $226.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $236.0M | 21.6K t |
| 2022 | $265.8M | 21.3K t |
| 2021 | $304.6M | 19.7K t |
| 2020 | $262.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $246.6M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $283.5M | 28.5K t |
| 2017 | $247.8M | 18.4K t |
Top narrow elastic knit fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by the United States and Hong Kong. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 84 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $80.7M | 36% |
| United States | $27.8M | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $21.2M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $15.1M | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $13.1M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $11.5M | 5.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $6.0M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $5.9M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $5.3M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $3.6M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $3.4M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Vietnam (15%), Bangladesh (9%) and Honduras (9%). 149 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $34.2M | 15% |
| Bangladesh | $20.3M | 9% |
| Honduras | $19.9M | 8.8% |
| Hong Kong | $9.0M | 4% |
| Brazil | $8.4M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $7.2M | 3.2% |
| Russia | $7.0M | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $6.4M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $5.1M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 2.3% |
| Cambodia | $4.7M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $59.74 per kg and China $10.84 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 6002.40: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread. HS 6002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most narrow elastic knit fabric?
China exported $80.7 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by the United States (12%) and Hong Kong (9%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most narrow elastic knit fabric?
Vietnam imported $34.2 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (9%) and Honduras (9%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in narrow elastic knit fabric?
It was worth $226.0 million in 2024, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $304.6 million. 84 countries reported exports and 149 reported imports.
What is the average price of narrow elastic knit fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $59.74 per kg and China $10.84 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 narrow elastic knit fabric?
The HS code for narrow elastic knit fabric is subheading 6002.40, 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 6002 page.
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