🇺🇸 United States imports of baby knit clothing: 2024 trade data
Imports of baby knit clothing by the United States reached $1.72 billion in 2024 (66.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 213 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.29 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of baby knit clothing by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.72B | 66.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.56B | 80.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.29B | 111.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.25B | 121.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.66B | 86.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.87B | 78.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.96B | 96.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.93B | 98.1K t |
Where the United States imports baby knit clothing from
Most of the value came from China (24%), India (19%), Vietnam (16%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $412.1M | 24% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $328.0M | 19% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $280.2M | 16% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $204.9M | 12% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $156.7M | 9.1% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $65.8M | 3.8% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $59.1M | 3.4% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $44.1M | 2.6% |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | $37.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | $25.1M | 1.5% |
Types of baby knit clothing under HS 6111
| 6111.20 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 80% |
| 6111.30 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 16% |
| 6111.90 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6111.
Average import price of baby knit clothing
The average declared value was about $25.94 per kg, 26% above the world average of $20.65. 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.
The United States also exports baby knit clothing
The United States exported $42.6 million of baby knit clothing in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (25%), Canada (18%), Mexico (8%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+938% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $10.5M | 25% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $7.6M | 18% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $3.4M | 8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $3.4M | 7.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.4M | 5.7% |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.7M | 4% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $1.3M | 3% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | $1.0M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 6111: Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted.
Baby knit clothing trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of baby knit clothing imported by the United States?
The United States imported baby knit clothing worth $1.72 billion in 2024 (66.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import baby knit clothing from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (24%), India (19%), Vietnam (16%).
What is the average import price of baby knit clothing in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $25.94 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $20.65 per kg.
Does the United States export baby knit clothing?
Yes. The United States exported baby knit clothing worth $42.6 million in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, Canada, Mexico.
What is the HS code for baby knit clothing?
Baby knit clothing falls under HS heading 6111 (Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading baby knit clothing with the United States?
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