Synthetic hosiery without soles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic hosiery without soles was worth $4.48 billion in 2024, about 337.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $4.48B | 337.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.39B | 417.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.70B | 400.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.29B | 373.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.36B | 295.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.02B | 281.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.98B | 340.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.65B | 312.3K t |
Top synthetic hosiery without soles exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 64% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Vietnam. The top three supply 73% between them, out of 160 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.86B | 64% |
| Turkey | $234.3M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $188.7M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $120.8M | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $108.0M | 2.4% |
| El Salvador | $97.7M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $97.2M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $66.7M | 1.5% |
| France | $57.2M | 1.3% |
| India | $39.9M | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $39.5M | 0.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $37.7M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (35%), Japan (10%) and Germany (5%). 210 countries imported it, and the top three take 50% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.57B | 35% |
| Japan | $438.1M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $242.0M | 5.4% |
| France | $185.1M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $164.1M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $131.5M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $117.4M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $106.0M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $85.7M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $78.8M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $78.2M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $62.5M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $34.39 per kg and China $11.07 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 6115.96: Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex). HS 6115 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic hosiery without soles?
China exported $2.86 billion in 2024, 64% of the world total, followed by Turkey (5%) and Vietnam (4%). In all, 160 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic hosiery without soles?
The United States imported $1.57 billion in 2024, 35% of world imports, ahead of Japan (10%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 50%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic hosiery without soles?
It was worth $4.48 billion in 2024, about 337.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.70 billion. 160 countries reported exports and 210 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic hosiery without soles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $34.39 per kg and China $11.07 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 synthetic hosiery without soles?
The HS code for synthetic hosiery without soles is subheading 6115.96, 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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