🇺🇸 United States imports of knit swimwear and activewear: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $716.6 million of knit swimwear and activewear in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.26 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of knit swimwear and activewear by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $716.6M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $806.2M | 22.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.26B | 36.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.02B | 31.5K t |
| 2020 | $736.2M | 25.9K t |
| 2019 | $935.3M | 18.5K t |
| 2018 | $972.2M | 29.7K t |
| 2017 | $947.4M | 31.8K t |
Where the United States imports knit swimwear and activewear from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Vietnam (28%), Indonesia (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $238.6M | 33% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $201.7M | 28% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $67.9M | 9.5% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $44.4M | 6.2% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $38.3M | 5.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $11.6M | 1.6% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $11.0M | 1.5% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $9.9M | 1.4% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $8.9M | 1.2% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $8.2M | 1.2% |
Types of knit swimwear and activewear under HS 6112
| 6112.41 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 90% |
| 6112.12 | Track suits: of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 3.1% |
| 6112.11 | Track suits: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 2.5% |
| 6112.31 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 2.4% |
| 6112.49 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits: of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.7% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 0.3% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average import price of knit swimwear and activewear
The average declared value was about $54.83 per kg, 67% above the world average of $32.83. 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 swimwear and activewear
Exports of knit swimwear and activewear by the United States reached $35.8 million in 2024 (492 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (36%), Canada (15%), Netherlands (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $12.9M | 36% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $5.3M | 15% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.4M | 4% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $689K | 1.9% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $640K | 1.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $501K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Knit swimwear and activewear trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear imported by the United States?
The United States imported knit swimwear and activewear worth $716.6 million in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import knit swimwear and activewear from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (33%), Vietnam (28%), Indonesia (9%).
What is the average import price of knit swimwear and activewear in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $54.83 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $32.83 per kg.
Does the United States export knit swimwear and activewear?
Yes. The United States exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $35.8 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
Knit swimwear and activewear falls under HS heading 6112 (Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading knit swimwear and activewear with the United States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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