Flat knitting machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flat knitting machines by the United States reached $8.0 million in 2024 (503 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.0 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 | $8.0M | 503 t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 959 t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 883 t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 868 t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 779 t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 1,000 t |
Where the United States imports flat knitting machines from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.1M | 52% |
| China | $1.4M | 18% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 17% |
| Spain | $221K | 2.8% |
| France | $204K | 2.5% |
| India | $203K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $131K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $120K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $57K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $57K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.99 per kg, 40% above the world average of $11.39. 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.
Flat knitting machines exports from the United States
The United States exported $4.2 million of flat knitting machines in 2024 (325 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 77 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (24%), Mexico (9%), Japan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $997K | 24% |
| Mexico | $394K | 9.4% |
| Japan | $372K | 8.9% |
| India | $312K | 7.4% |
| Croatia | $226K | 5.4% |
| Colombia | $218K | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $210K | 5% |
| Peru | $201K | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $176K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $155K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States flat knitting machines imports (HS 8447.20): 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 8447.20: Knitting machines: flat, stitch-bonding machines.
Common questions
What is the value of flat knitting machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported flat knitting machines worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 503 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat knitting machines to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (17%) and Japan (17%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of flat knitting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.99 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $11.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flat knitting machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export flat knitting machines?
Yes. The United States exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Mexico and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat knitting machines?
The HS code for flat knitting machines is subheading 8447.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8447 page.
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