Wool knit fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wool knit fabric was worth $275.8 million in 2024, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $275.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $314.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $282.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $192.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $168.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $192.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $198.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $194.9M | 7.6K t |
Top wool knit fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (38%), Denmark (14%) and China (12%). 93 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 64%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $103.6M | 38% |
| Denmark | $38.1M | 14% |
| China | $34.2M | 12% |
| Croatia | $18.2M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $12.3M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $11.3M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $8.4M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $7.8M | 2.8% |
| Norway | $5.7M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $5.4M | 1.9% |
| France | $4.2M | 1.5% |
| United States | $3.4M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Croatia is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Bosnia Herzegovina and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 137 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $39.6M | 14% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $23.5M | 8.5% |
| Vietnam | $21.5M | 7.8% |
| Lithuania | $17.7M | 6.4% |
| Tunisia | $17.5M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $13.8M | 5% |
| Romania | $12.0M | 4.4% |
| Estonia | $12.0M | 4.3% |
| China | $11.5M | 4.2% |
| Ukraine | $10.0M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $9.2M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $37.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Croatia averaged $142.64 per kg and Germany $22.04 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 6006.10: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of wool or fine animal hair. HS 6006 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wool knit fabric?
Italy exported $103.6 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Denmark (14%) and China (12%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wool knit fabric?
Croatia imported $39.6 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Bosnia Herzegovina (9%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wool knit fabric?
It was worth $275.8 million in 2024, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $314.6 million. 93 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of wool knit fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $37.73 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Croatia averaged $142.64 per kg and Germany $22.04 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 wool knit fabric?
The HS code for wool knit fabric is subheading 6006.10, 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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