Narrow elastic knit fabric exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported narrow elastic knit fabric worth $27.8 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $31.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $42.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $33.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 936 t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 851 t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 741 t |
Where the United States exports narrow elastic knit fabric to
Honduras alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, El Salvador grew fastest (+422% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | $19.8M | 71% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 14% |
| El Salvador | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $926K | 3.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $724K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $677K | 2.4% |
| Guatemala | $226K | 0.8% |
| Barbados | $79K | 0.3% |
| Nicaragua | $57K | 0.2% |
| Bahamas | $55K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.67 per kg, close to the world average of $14.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Narrow elastic knit fabric imports to the United States
The United States imported $2.9 million of narrow elastic knit fabric in 2024 (143 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (36%), Taiwan (22%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 36% |
| Taiwan | $649K | 22% |
| Italy | $249K | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $130K | 4.4% |
| India | $105K | 3.6% |
| El Salvador | $104K | 3.6% |
| France | $98K | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $92K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $88K | 3% |
| Belgium | $78K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States narrow elastic knit fabric exports (HS 6002.40): 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 6002.40: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow elastic knit fabric exported by the United States?
The United States exported narrow elastic knit fabric worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 84 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy narrow elastic knit fabric from the United States?
Honduras was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($19.8 million), followed by Mexico (14%) and El Salvador (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 53 buyer countries in total. Nicaragua grew fastest among the top ten, up 793% on the year.
What is the average export price of narrow elastic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.67 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $14.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of narrow elastic knit fabric from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2022 at $42.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import narrow elastic knit fabric?
Yes. The United States imported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Taiwan and Italy. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow elastic knit fabric?
The HS code for narrow elastic knit fabric is subheading 6002.40. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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