Large circular knitting machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported large circular knitting machines worth $6.3 million (285 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.3 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 | $6.3M | 285 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 234 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 340 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 557 t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 555 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 349 t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 413 t |
| 2017 | $13.3M | 729 t |
Where the United States imports large circular knitting machines from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Germany (21%), Japan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 32% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 21% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 17% |
| Canada | $914K | 14% |
| Italy | $809K | 13% |
| France | $143K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $27K | 0.4% |
| Tunisia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.25 per kg, 86% above the world average of $11.98. 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.
Large circular knitting machines exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported large circular knitting machines worth $4.0 million (155 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 55 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (44%), China (18%), Honduras (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.8M | 44% |
| China | $695K | 18% |
| Honduras | $357K | 9% |
| South Korea | $184K | 4.7% |
| Slovakia | $160K | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $160K | 4% |
| Indonesia | $120K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $90K | 2.3% |
| India | $87K | 2.2% |
| Peru | $87K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States large circular knitting machines imports (HS 8447.12): 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 8447.12: Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter exceeding 165mm.
Common questions
What is the value of large circular knitting machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported large circular knitting machines worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 285 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 122 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply large circular knitting machines to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Japan (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of large circular knitting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.25 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $11.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of large circular knitting machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.3 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export large circular knitting machines?
Yes. The United States exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, China and Honduras. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for large circular knitting machines?
The HS code for large circular knitting machines is subheading 8447.12. 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 8447 page.
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