Men's cotton knit shirt imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of men's cotton knit shirt by the United States reached $985.7 million in 2024 (28.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $985.7M | 28.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.03B | 43.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.22B | 49.4K t |
| 2021 | $705.9M | 43.3K t |
| 2020 | $770.9M | 33.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.19B | 43.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.18B | 51.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.14B | 45.9K t |
Where the United States imports men's cotton knit shirt from
The largest suppliers were India (20%), Bangladesh (14%), Vietnam (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $194.4M | 20% |
| Bangladesh | $141.8M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $121.7M | 12% |
| Peru | $100.4M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $80.1M | 8.1% |
| Guatemala | $73.2M | 7.4% |
| China | $50.7M | 5.2% |
| Cambodia | $48.4M | 4.9% |
| Pakistan | $33.4M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $23.7M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.91 per kg, 22% above the world average of $28.62. 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.
Men's cotton knit shirt exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported men's cotton knit shirt worth $31.8 million (802 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (21%), Canada (17%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.7M | 21% |
| Canada | $5.6M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Israel | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| Costa Rica | $989K | 3.1% |
| China | $717K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $532K | 1.7% |
| France | $531K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States men's cotton knit shirt imports (HS 6105.10): 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 6105.10: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's cotton knit shirt imported by the United States?
The United States imported men's cotton knit shirt worth $985.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 220 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's cotton knit shirt to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($194.4 million), followed by Bangladesh (14%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 109 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of men's cotton knit shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.91 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $28.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's cotton knit shirt to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.14 billion in 2017 to $985.7 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $1.22 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.03 billion a year.
Does the United States also export men's cotton knit shirt?
Yes. The United States exported $31.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $953.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's cotton knit shirt?
The HS code for men's cotton knit shirt is subheading 6105.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6105 page.
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