Synthetic warp knit fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic warp knit fabric was worth $131.2 million in 2024, about 20.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 47% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $131.2M | 20.9K t |
| 2023 | $132.9M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $157.2M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $150.6M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $143.0M | 18.5K t |
| 2019 | $200.8M | 27.9K t |
| 2018 | $199.0M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $248.9M | 30.2K t |
Top synthetic warp knit fabric exporting countries
Portugal is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Taiwan. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 72 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $30.1M | 23% |
| South Korea | $28.1M | 22% |
| Taiwan | $18.1M | 14% |
| China | $13.7M | 11% |
| United States | $5.7M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $3.4M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 1.5% |
| France | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 135 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $20.8M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $14.5M | 11% |
| United States | $12.7M | 9.7% |
| France | $9.3M | 7.1% |
| Mexico | $9.0M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 5.2% |
| China | $5.8M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| Algeria | $3.4M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $2.3M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $23.12 per kg and China $4.14 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 6005.35: Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter. HS 6005 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic warp knit fabric?
Portugal exported $30.1 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by South Korea (21%) and Taiwan (14%). In all, 72 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic warp knit fabric?
Vietnam imported $20.8 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (11%) and the United States (10%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic warp knit fabric?
It was worth $131.2 million in 2024, about 20.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 47% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $248.9 million. 72 countries reported exports and 135 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic warp knit fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $23.12 per kg and China $4.14 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 synthetic warp knit fabric?
The HS code for synthetic warp knit fabric is subheading 6005.35, 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 6005 page.
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