Narrow elastic or rubber knit imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported narrow elastic or rubber knit worth $5.2 million (674 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.0 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 | $5.2M | 674 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 674 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 663 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 932 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports narrow elastic or rubber knit from
Most of the value came from Thailand (34%), China (27%), Greece (7%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.8M | 34% |
| China | $1.4M | 27% |
| Greece | $382K | 7.3% |
| Mexico | $370K | 7.1% |
| India | $272K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $170K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $169K | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $166K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $165K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $72K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.78 per kg, 85% above the world average of $4.21. 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.
Narrow elastic or rubber knit exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported narrow elastic or rubber knit worth $4.5 million (299 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 95 countries. The largest buyer markets were Dominican Republic (33%), Japan (20%), Mexico (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $1.5M | 33% |
| Japan | $893K | 20% |
| Mexico | $800K | 18% |
| Canada | $547K | 12% |
| Guatemala | $151K | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $112K | 2.5% |
| Qatar | $82K | 1.8% |
| Argentina | $79K | 1.8% |
| Colombia | $58K | 1.3% |
| Nicaragua | $54K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States narrow elastic or rubber knit imports (HS 6002.90): 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 6002.90: 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 or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow elastic or rubber knit imported by the United States?
The United States imported narrow elastic or rubber knit worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 674 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 173 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow elastic or rubber knit to the United States?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (27%) and Greece (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow elastic or rubber knit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.78 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $4.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of narrow elastic or rubber knit to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2020 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export narrow elastic or rubber knit?
Yes. The United States exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Dominican Republic, Japan and Mexico. That compares with imports of $5.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for narrow elastic or rubber knit?
The HS code for narrow elastic or rubber knit is subheading 6002.90. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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