Compression hosiery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of compression hosiery by the United States reached $80.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $80.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $78.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $72.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $70.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $72.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $73.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $65.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $70.2M | 1.7K t |
Where the United States imports compression hosiery from
Most of the value came from Mexico (34%), Costa Rica (19%), China (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $27.2M | 34% |
| Costa Rica | $15.1M | 19% |
| China | $14.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 8.6% |
| Taiwan | $6.4M | 8% |
| Brazil | $3.3M | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $831K | 1% |
| Italy | $682K | 0.9% |
| New Zealand | $512K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.14 per kg, 81% above the world average of $39.33. 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.
Compression hosiery exports from the United States
Exports of compression hosiery by the United States reached $55.3 million in 2024 (943 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 134 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (28%), Netherlands (22%), Mexico (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.4M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $11.9M | 22% |
| Mexico | $8.0M | 15% |
| France | $3.4M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $801K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States compression hosiery imports (HS 6115.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6115.10: Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of compression hosiery imported by the United States?
The United States imported compression hosiery worth $80.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 201 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply compression hosiery to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by Costa Rica (19%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 721% on the year.
What is the average import price of compression hosiery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $71.14 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $39.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of compression hosiery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.2 million in 2017 to $80.1 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $72.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export compression hosiery?
Yes. The United States exported $55.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Netherlands and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for compression hosiery?
The HS code for compression hosiery is subheading 6115.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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