Dyed cotton knit fabric exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dyed cotton knit fabric by the United States reached $73.9 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $61.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $70.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $81.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $52.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $79.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $80.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $65.9M | 10.3K t |
Where the United States exports dyed cotton knit fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Nicaragua (36%), Mexico (35%), Guatemala (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Nicaragua grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | $26.7M | 36% |
| Mexico | $26.1M | 35% |
| Guatemala | $16.4M | 22% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $806K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $649K | 0.9% |
| Argentina | $466K | 0.6% |
| Chile | $416K | 0.6% |
| Costa Rica | $240K | 0.3% |
| Honduras | $180K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.70 per kg, close to the world average of $6.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dyed cotton knit fabric imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported dyed cotton knit fabric worth $26.1 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (47%), India (14%), South Korea (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.2M | 47% |
| India | $3.7M | 14% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 12% |
| Cambodia | $1.6M | 6.3% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $738K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $610K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $570K | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $457K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $338K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States dyed cotton knit fabric exports (HS 6006.22): 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 6006.22: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed cotton knit fabric exported by the United States?
The United States exported dyed cotton knit fabric worth $73.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 124 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy dyed cotton knit fabric from the United States?
Nicaragua was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by Mexico (35%) and Guatemala (22%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average export price of dyed cotton knit fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.70 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $6.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dyed cotton knit fabric from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.9 million in 2017 to $73.9 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $81.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import dyed cotton knit fabric?
Yes. The United States imported $26.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for dyed cotton knit fabric is subheading 6006.22. 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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