Tights of natural materials trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tights of natural materials was worth $515.3 million in 2024, about 31.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 29% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $515.3M | 31.8K t |
| 2023 | $580.0M | 37.3K t |
| 2022 | $672.2M | 42.1K t |
| 2021 | $700.7M | 39.8K t |
| 2020 | $598.8M | 38.8K t |
| 2019 | $651.7M | 51.1K t |
| 2018 | $723.9M | 62.8K t |
| 2017 | $721.5M | 57.7K t |
Top tights of natural materials exporting countries
Exports are led by China (40%), Turkey (16%) and India (6%). 142 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $206.7M | 40% |
| Turkey | $81.1M | 16% |
| India | $31.9M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $22.8M | 4.4% |
| Croatia | $18.7M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $17.8M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $16.9M | 3.3% |
| Bangladesh | $10.6M | 2.1% |
| Serbia | $10.4M | 2% |
| Poland | $9.8M | 1.9% |
| Cambodia | $8.6M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $6.8M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (13%), Russia (10%) and the United States (6%). 196 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $66.4M | 13% |
| Russia | $49.7M | 9.6% |
| United States | $31.0M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $25.4M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $24.8M | 4.8% |
| France | $21.9M | 4.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $19.9M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $19.3M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $12.9M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $12.2M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $11.4M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $11.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $16.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $34.69 per kg and China $11.70 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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The shipment records behind Tights of natural materials (HS 6115.29) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6115.29: Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted. HS 6115 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tights of natural materials?
China exported $206.7 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Turkey (16%) and India (6%). In all, 142 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tights of natural materials?
Germany imported $66.4 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Russia (10%) and the United States (6%). 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 tights of natural materials?
It was worth $515.3 million in 2024, about 31.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $723.9 million. 142 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of tights of natural materials per kg?
The world average declared value was about $16.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $34.69 per kg and China $11.70 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for tights of natural materials?
The HS code for tights of natural materials is subheading 6115.29, 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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