🇺🇸 United States imports of men's knit clothing: 2024 trade data
Imports of men's knit clothing by the United States reached $2.48 billion in 2024 (97.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 223 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.60 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of men's knit clothing by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.48B | 97.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.54B | 135.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.60B | 210.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.32B | 218.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.10B | 126.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.43B | 98.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.23B | 118.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.90B | 119.5K t |
Where the United States imports men's knit clothing from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (20%), China (11%), Cambodia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $494.2M | 20% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $274.9M | 11% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $226.0M | 9.1% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $214.8M | 8.7% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $191.1M | 7.7% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $156.9M | 6.3% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $142.5M | 5.8% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $108.7M | 4.4% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $107.1M | 4.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $61.8M | 2.5% |
Types of men's knit clothing under HS 6103
| 6103.43 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 47% |
| 6103.42 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 44% |
| 6103.49 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic… | 2% |
| 6103.33 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 1.6% |
| 6103.32 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 1.2% |
| 6103.39 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1.1% |
| 6103.29 | Ensembles: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.7% |
| 6103.31 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6103.
Average import price of men's knit clothing
The average declared value was about $25.43 per kg, 27% above the world average of $20.01. 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.
The United States also exports men's knit clothing
In 2024, the United States exported men's knit clothing worth $90.8 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (39%), Canada (17%), Hong Kong (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $35.1M | 39% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $15.2M | 17% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $4.0M | 4.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.0M | 3.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $1.4M | 1.5% |
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 6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Men's knit clothing trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of men's knit clothing imported by the United States?
The United States imported men's knit clothing worth $2.48 billion in 2024 (97.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import men's knit clothing from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Vietnam (20%), China (11%), Cambodia (9%).
What is the average import price of men's knit clothing in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $25.43 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $20.01 per kg.
Does the United States export men's knit clothing?
Yes. The United States exported men's knit clothing worth $90.8 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, Hong Kong.
What is the HS code for men's knit clothing?
Men's knit clothing falls under HS heading 6103 (Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', k). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading men's knit clothing with the United States?
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