Unbleached artificial knit fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in unbleached artificial knit fabric was worth $75.7 million in 2024, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017, and up 17% 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 | $75.7M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $64.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $66.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $67.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $50.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $48.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $50.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $57.5M | 8.6K t |
Top unbleached artificial knit fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 42% of world exports, followed by Cambodia and Malaysia. The top three supply 73% between them, out of 64 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.8M | 42% |
| Cambodia | $14.6M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $8.7M | 11% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 5% |
| Paraguay | $2.1M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| El Salvador | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $964K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $658K | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Indonesia is the biggest buyer with 37% of world imports, ahead of Egypt and Vietnam. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 54% across 112 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $27.8M | 37% |
| Egypt | $6.7M | 8.8% |
| Vietnam | $6.3M | 8.3% |
| Cambodia | $4.2M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 5.2% |
| Morocco | $3.1M | 4.1% |
| United States | $3.0M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| Argentina | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Bangladesh | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| China | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $51.20 per kg and Paraguay $5.30 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 6006.41: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, unbleached or bleached. HS 6006 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most unbleached artificial knit fabric?
China exported $31.8 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Cambodia (19%) and Malaysia (11%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unbleached artificial knit fabric?
Indonesia imported $27.8 million in 2024, 37% of world imports, ahead of Egypt (9%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three importers together take 54%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in unbleached artificial knit fabric?
It was worth $75.7 million in 2024, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 64 countries reported exports and 112 reported imports.
What is the average price of unbleached artificial knit fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $51.20 per kg and Paraguay $5.30 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 unbleached artificial knit fabric?
The HS code for unbleached artificial knit fabric is subheading 6006.41, 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 6006 page.
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