🇺🇸 United States imports of knit clothing accessories: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported knit clothing accessories worth $316.9 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $502.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of knit clothing accessories by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $316.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $436.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $502.6M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $382.8M | 18.6K t |
| 2020 | $468.5M | 19.4K t |
| 2019 | $407.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $384.1M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $353.5M | 20.0K t |
Where the United States imports knit clothing accessories from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Myanmar grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $194.7M | 62% |
| 🇲🇲 Myanmar | $15.2M | 4.8% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $14.4M | 4.6% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $12.5M | 4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $8.9M | 2.8% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $8.0M | 2.5% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $6.8M | 2.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $5.6M | 1.8% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $5.2M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $4.8M | 1.5% |
Types of knit clothing accessories under HS 6117
| 6117.80 | Clothing accessories: knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6117 | 69% |
| 6117.10 | Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: knitted or crocheted | 29% |
| 6117.90 | Clothing: parts, knitted or crocheted | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6117.
Average import price of knit clothing accessories
The average declared value was about $25.62 per kg, 54% above the world average of $16.63. 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 knit clothing accessories
The United States exported $55.9 million of knit clothing accessories in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 185 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+830% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $28.0M | 50% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $7.3M | 13% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $3.0M | 5.3% |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | $2.6M | 4.7% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $2.3M | 4.1% |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $919K | 1.6% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $811K | 1.5% |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | $625K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 6117: Clothing accessories; made up, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories.
Knit clothing accessories trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of knit clothing accessories imported by the United States?
The United States imported knit clothing accessories worth $316.9 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import knit clothing accessories from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (61%), Myanmar (5%), Vietnam (5%).
What is the average import price of knit clothing accessories in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $25.62 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $16.63 per kg.
Does the United States export knit clothing accessories?
Yes. The United States exported knit clothing accessories worth $55.9 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, Dominican Republic.
What is the HS code for knit clothing accessories?
Knit clothing accessories falls under HS heading 6117 (Clothing accessories; made up, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading knit clothing accessories with the United States?
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