Sheer synthetic tights trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sheer synthetic tights was worth $1.10 billion in 2024, about 43.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 25% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $1.10B | 43.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.21B | 50.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.12B | 47.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.02B | 48.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.06B | 48.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.37B | 66.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.42B | 65.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.47B | 66.4K t |
Top sheer synthetic tights exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by China and Serbia. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 129 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $300.4M | 27% |
| China | $247.3M | 23% |
| Serbia | $134.7M | 12% |
| Croatia | $90.0M | 8.2% |
| Turkey | $50.7M | 4.6% |
| Romania | $34.9M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $34.2M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $33.5M | 3.1% |
| France | $24.4M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $23.4M | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $11.4M | 1% |
| Austria | $10.4M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (10%), the United States (8%) and France (8%). 191 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $111.6M | 10% |
| United States | $87.7M | 8% |
| France | $82.9M | 7.6% |
| Russia | $78.1M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $77.2M | 7% |
| Croatia | $72.0M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $56.8M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $42.2M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $37.5M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $36.0M | 3.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $32.4M | 3% |
| Romania | $22.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $25.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Romania averaged $54.98 per kg and China $15.42 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 6115.21: Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted. HS 6115 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sheer synthetic tights?
Italy exported $300.4 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by China (22%) and Serbia (12%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sheer synthetic tights?
Germany imported $111.6 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and France (8%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sheer synthetic tights?
It was worth $1.10 billion in 2024, about 43.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.47 billion. 129 countries reported exports and 191 reported imports.
What is the average price of sheer synthetic tights per kg?
The world average declared value was about $25.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Romania averaged $54.98 per kg and China $15.42 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 sheer synthetic tights?
The HS code for sheer synthetic tights is subheading 6115.21, 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 6115 page.
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