Narrow elastic or rubber knit trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in narrow elastic or rubber knit was worth $192.3 million in 2024, about 45.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and up 42% 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 | $192.3M | 45.7K t |
| 2023 | $135.3M | 18.1K t |
| 2022 | $155.4M | 20.5K t |
| 2021 | $169.9M | 22.6K t |
| 2020 | $154.9M | 21.7K t |
| 2019 | $163.2M | 34.8K t |
| 2018 | $218.6M | 27.3K t |
| 2017 | $185.7M | 23.0K t |
Top narrow elastic or rubber knit exporting countries
Exports are led by China (30%), Kyrgyzstan (26%) and Hong Kong (8%). 95 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 64%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.4M | 30% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $50.1M | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $15.0M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $13.0M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $5.2M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 2.3% |
| United States | $4.5M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $3.7M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 1.7% |
| India | $3.1M | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $2.7M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Russia is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and the Philippines. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 42% across 173 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $52.9M | 28% |
| Vietnam | $15.3M | 8% |
| Philippines | $13.4M | 7% |
| Indonesia | $10.9M | 5.7% |
| Bangladesh | $8.0M | 4.2% |
| Cambodia | $5.9M | 3.1% |
| United States | $5.2M | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $4.4M | 2.3% |
| Nigeria | $3.3M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $2.5M | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $18.95 per kg and Kyrgyzstan $1.97 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 6002.90: 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 or rubber thread. HS 6002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most narrow elastic or rubber knit?
China exported $57.4 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Kyrgyzstan (26%) and Hong Kong (8%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most narrow elastic or rubber knit?
Russia imported $52.9 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (8%) and the Philippines (7%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in narrow elastic or rubber knit?
It was worth $192.3 million in 2024, about 45.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $218.6 million. 95 countries reported exports and 173 reported imports.
What is the average price of narrow elastic or rubber knit per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Thailand averaged $18.95 per kg and Kyrgyzstan $1.97 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for narrow elastic or rubber knit?
The HS code for narrow elastic or rubber knit is subheading 6002.90, 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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