🇺🇸 United States imports of knit fabric: 2024 trade data
Imports of knit fabric by the United States reached $346.5 million in 2024 (66.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 211 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $576.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of knit fabric by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $346.5M | 66.2K t |
| 2023 | $363.7M | 65.6K t |
| 2022 | $576.7M | 100.3K t |
| 2021 | $515.0M | 117.3K t |
| 2020 | $382.4M | 103.3K t |
| 2019 | $429.2M | 101.4K t |
| 2018 | $490.6M | 129.2K t |
| 2017 | $477.5M | 125.9K t |
Where the United States imports knit fabric from
Most of the value came from China (25%), India (23%), Mexico (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $88.0M | 25% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $79.2M | 23% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $43.0M | 12% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $40.6M | 12% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $25.4M | 7.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $16.1M | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $11.2M | 3.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $8.1M | 2.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.7M | 1.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $3.4M | 1% |
Types of knit fabric under HS 6006
| 6006.33 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, of yarns of different colours | 23% |
| 6006.21 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached | 20% |
| 6006.32 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed | 19% |
| 6006.31 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, unbleached or bleached | 16% |
| 6006.22 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed | 7.5% |
| 6006.90 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04,and other than those made of wool, fine animal hair, cotton… | 5% |
| 6006.42 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed | 2.9% |
| 6006.34 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, printed | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6006.
Average import price of knit fabric
The average declared value was about $5.24 per kg, close to the world average of $6.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports knit fabric
The United States exported $262.7 million of knit fabric in 2024 (30.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (35%), Nicaragua (18%), Guatemala (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Nicaragua grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $92.7M | 35% |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | $47.9M | 18% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $40.7M | 16% |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | $27.8M | 11% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $12.9M | 4.9% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $9.8M | 3.7% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $5.3M | 2% |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | $2.5M | 0.9% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $1.6M | 0.6% |
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 6006: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Knit fabric trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of knit fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported knit fabric worth $346.5 million in 2024 (66.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import knit fabric from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (25%), India (23%), Mexico (12%).
What is the average import price of knit fabric in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $5.24 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.06 per kg.
Does the United States export knit fabric?
Yes. The United States exported knit fabric worth $262.7 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala.
What is the HS code for knit fabric?
Knit fabric falls under HS heading 6006 (Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading knit fabric with the United States?
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