Dyed artificial knit fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $9.9 million of dyed artificial knit fabric in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $51.1 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 | $9.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $41.5M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 18.7K t |
| 2017 | $51.1M | 23.4K t |
Where the United States imports dyed artificial knit fabric from
South Korea alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.2M | 53% |
| China | $3.7M | 38% |
| Italy | $278K | 2.8% |
| France | $209K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $163K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $59K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $39K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $28K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $17K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.81 per kg, close to the world average of $5.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dyed artificial knit fabric exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.7 million of dyed artificial knit fabric in 2024 (738 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (42%), Dominican Republic (14%), Guatemala (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.6M | 42% |
| Dominican Republic | $536K | 14% |
| Guatemala | $445K | 12% |
| China | $407K | 11% |
| Germany | $354K | 9.4% |
| Canada | $150K | 4% |
| Tunisia | $93K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $46K | 1.2% |
| Ecuador | $29K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States dyed artificial knit fabric imports (HS 6006.42): 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 6006.42: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed artificial knit fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported dyed artificial knit fabric worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed artificial knit fabric to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (38%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed artificial knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.81 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $5.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed artificial knit fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.1 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 81%. The peak was 2017 at $51.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export dyed artificial knit fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Guatemala. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed artificial knit fabric?
The HS code for dyed artificial knit fabric is subheading 6006.42. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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