Multi-colour cotton knit fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of multi-colour cotton knit fabric by the United States reached $5.0 million in 2024 (553 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 158% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.6 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 | $5.0M | 553 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 133 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 520 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 111 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 101 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 468 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 364 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 166 t |
Where the United States imports multi-colour cotton knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 65% |
| India | $673K | 14% |
| Italy | $226K | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $177K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $138K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $130K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $106K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $90K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $41K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.01 per kg, close to the world average of $9.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Multi-colour cotton knit fabric exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.7 million of multi-colour cotton knit fabric in 2024 (621 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. Mexico alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.4M | 91% |
| Taiwan | $80K | 2.2% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $55K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $50K | 1.3% |
| El Salvador | $28K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.6% |
| Bahamas | $17K | 0.5% |
| New Zealand | $15K | 0.4% |
| Barbados | $10K | 0.3% |
| Aruba | $9K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States multi-colour cotton knit fabric imports (HS 6006.23): 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 6006.23: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, of yarns of different colours.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour cotton knit fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported multi-colour cotton knit fabric worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 553 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 158% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-colour cotton knit fabric to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (14%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-colour cotton knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-colour cotton knit fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2019 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export multi-colour cotton knit fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Taiwan and Antigua and Barbuda. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour cotton knit fabric is subheading 6006.23. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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