Knitted pile fabric imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $11.8 million of knitted pile fabric in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $22.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 2.4K t |
Where Israel imports knitted pile fabric from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.4M | 88% |
| Italy | $485K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $242K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $232K | 2% |
| Spain | $92K | 0.8% |
| United States | $62K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $60K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $54K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $54K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $47K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6001
| 6001.92 | Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 90% |
| 6001.91 | Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 5.1% |
| 6001.22 | Fabrics: looped pile fabrics, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 2.2% |
| 6001.10 | Fabrics: long pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted | 1.3% |
| 6001.99 | Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1% |
| 6001.29 | Fabrics: looped pile fabrics, of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.2% |
| 6001.21 | Fabrics: looped pile fabrics, of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.46 per kg, 136% above the world average of $4.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knitted pile fabric exports from Israel
Exports of knitted pile fabric by Israel reached $314 thousand in 2024 (41 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (31%), Germany (14%), India (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $99K | 32% |
| Germany | $43K | 14% |
| India | $35K | 11% |
| United States | $33K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 6.2% |
| Finland | $18K | 5.6% |
| Estonia | $16K | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $15K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $14K | 4.5% |
| Austria | $5K | 1.6% |
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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 6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted pile fabric imported by Israel?
Israel imported knitted pile fabric worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted pile fabric to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Italy (4%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.46 per kg in 2024, 136% above the world average of $4.44 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of knitted pile fabric to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $22.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export knitted pile fabric?
Yes. Israel exported $314 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Germany and India. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted pile fabric?
The HS code for knitted pile fabric is heading 6001. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 6001.92 (90% of the value) and 6001.91 (5%). It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 page.
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