Synthetic pile knit fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic pile knit fabric was worth $4.09 billion in 2024, about 1.06 million tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $4.09B | 1.06M t |
| 2023 | $3.86B | 878.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.06B | 824.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.73B | 753.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.05B | 676.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.35B | 650.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.32B | 594.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.97B | 566.0K t |
Top synthetic pile knit fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by China (90%), Taiwan (1%) and South Korea (1%). 111 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 92%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.68B | 90% |
| Taiwan | $53.1M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $53.1M | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $42.4M | 1% |
| Turkey | $34.4M | 0.8% |
| Poland | $25.3M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $20.5M | 0.5% |
| Italy | $19.9M | 0.5% |
| United States | $14.1M | 0.3% |
| El Salvador | $13.4M | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $10.6M | 0.3% |
| Spain | $10.4M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh and Cambodia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 182 importing countries.
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $12.22 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 6001.92: Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted. HS 6001 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic pile knit fabric?
China exported $3.68 billion in 2024, 90% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (1%) and South Korea (1%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic pile knit fabric?
Vietnam imported $536.9 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (9%) and Cambodia (8%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic pile knit fabric?
It was worth $4.09 billion in 2024, about 1.06 million tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 111 countries reported exports and 182 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic pile knit fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $12.22 per kg and China $3.66 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 pile knit fabric?
The HS code for synthetic pile knit fabric is subheading 6001.92, 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 6001 page.
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