Knitting machine parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitting machine parts by the United States reached $29.8 million in 2024 (432 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $44.1 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 | $29.8M | 432 t |
| 2023 | $34.3M | 570 t |
| 2022 | $31.9M | 487 t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 391 t |
| 2020 | $28.5M | 329 t |
| 2019 | $42.0M | 478 t |
| 2018 | $44.1M | 534 t |
| 2017 | $32.7M | 412 t |
Where the United States imports knitting machine parts from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $15.7M | 53% |
| France | $4.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 5.6% |
| China | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $829K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $803K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $567K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $407K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $220K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $68.94 per kg, 176% above the world average of $25.01. 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.
Knitting machine parts exports from the United States
The United States exported $9.9 million of knitting machine parts in 2024 (225 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 97 countries. The largest buyer markets were Germany (17%), Canada (9%), India (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+477% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 17% |
| Canada | $931K | 9.4% |
| India | $814K | 8.3% |
| Thailand | $684K | 6.9% |
| Mexico | $606K | 6.1% |
| China | $536K | 5.4% |
| Poland | $453K | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $335K | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $324K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $323K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States knitting machine parts imports (HS 8448.20): 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 8448.20: Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8444.
Common questions
What is the value of knitting machine parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported knitting machine parts worth $29.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 432 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 160 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitting machine parts to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by France (13%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitting machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $68.94 per kg in 2024, 176% above the world average of $25.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitting machine parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.7 million in 2017 to $29.8 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $44.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export knitting machine parts?
Yes. The United States exported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Canada and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitting machine parts?
The HS code for knitting machine parts is subheading 8448.20. 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 8448 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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