Treated knit garment trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in treated knit garment was worth $1.30 billion in 2024, about 52.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and down 20% 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 | $1.30B | 52.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.64B | 74.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.92B | 84.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.52B | 80.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.32B | 63.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.26B | 67.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.24B | 63.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.01B | 38.8K t |
Top treated knit garment exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Cambodia. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 165 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $439.6M | 34% |
| Vietnam | $111.4M | 8.5% |
| Cambodia | $95.5M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $85.2M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $53.0M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $47.2M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $45.6M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $45.6M | 3.5% |
| Bangladesh | $44.4M | 3.4% |
| Myanmar | $34.3M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $33.8M | 2.6% |
| France | $31.0M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $199.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $131.8M | 10% |
| France | $98.4M | 7.5% |
| China | $95.8M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $86.2M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $54.7M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $50.9M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $49.6M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $49.2M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $33.4M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $32.6M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $27.5M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $24.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $49.04 per kg and China $20.20 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 6113: Garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading no. 5903, 5906 and 5907. HS 6113 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most treated knit garment?
China exported $439.6 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (9%) and Cambodia (7%). In all, 165 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most treated knit garment?
The United States imported $199.0 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and France (8%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in treated knit garment?
It was worth $1.30 billion in 2024, about 52.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.92 billion. 165 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of treated knit garment per kg?
The world average declared value was about $24.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $49.04 per kg and China $20.20 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 treated knit garment?
The HS code for treated knit garment is heading 6113, in chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 6113 page.
How can I find treated knit garment buyers and suppliers?
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