🇺🇸 United States imports of hosiery: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $2.63 billion of hosiery in 2024 (116.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 219 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of hosiery by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.63B | 116.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.43B | 207.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.80B | 235.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.75B | 253.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.05B | 195.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.49B | 132.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.38B | 204.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.27B | 197.6K t |
Where the United States imports hosiery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.46B | 56% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $251.9M | 9.6% |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | $161.9M | 6.2% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $142.6M | 5.4% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $131.9M | 5% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $62.1M | 2.4% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $60.0M | 2.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $55.5M | 2.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $43.5M | 1.7% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $37.9M | 1.4% |
Types of hosiery under HS 6115
| 6115.96 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights… | 60% |
| 6115.95 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or… | 27% |
| 6115.21 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex… | 3.3% |
| 6115.10 | Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted | 3.1% |
| 6115.99 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6115.9, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression… | 2% |
| 6115.22 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more, knitted… | 2% |
| 6115.29 | Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1.2% |
| 6115.94 | Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose… | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6115.
Average import price of hosiery
The average declared value was about $22.55 per kg, 50% above the world average of $15.07. 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 hosiery
In 2024, the United States exported hosiery worth $153.3 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (32%), Mexico (13%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $49.8M | 33% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $20.3M | 13% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $15.9M | 10% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $7.5M | 4.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.9M | 3.8% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $5.3M | 3.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.1M | 3.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.4M | 2.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $4.3M | 2.8% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $3.3M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted.
Hosiery trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of hosiery imported by the United States?
The United States imported hosiery worth $2.63 billion in 2024 (116.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import hosiery from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (56%), Pakistan (10%), El Salvador (6%).
What is the average import price of hosiery in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $22.55 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $15.07 per kg.
Does the United States export hosiery?
Yes. The United States exported hosiery worth $153.3 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for hosiery?
Hosiery falls under HS heading 6115 (Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, s). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading hosiery with the United States?
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