Printed cotton knit fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $4.0 million of printed cotton knit fabric in 2024 (388 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.3 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 | $4.0M | 388 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 355 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 494 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 482 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 658 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 925 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 522 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 384 t |
Where the United States imports printed cotton knit fabric from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 78% |
| Vietnam | $219K | 5.5% |
| Pakistan | $130K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $113K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $111K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $98K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $64K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $34K | 0.9% |
| India | $15K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.22 per kg, 26% above the world average of $8.08. 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.
Printed cotton knit fabric exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported printed cotton knit fabric worth $2.3 million (358 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Chile accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $1.8M | 77% |
| Peru | $153K | 6.7% |
| Guatemala | $110K | 4.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $92K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 1.5% |
| Belize | $21K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $16K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $14K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $12K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States printed cotton knit fabric imports (HS 6006.24): 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 6006.24: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, printed.
Common questions
What is the value of printed cotton knit fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported printed cotton knit fabric worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 388 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed cotton knit fabric to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Vietnam (6%) and Pakistan (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed cotton knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.22 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $8.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed cotton knit fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export printed cotton knit fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Chile, Peru and Guatemala. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for printed cotton knit fabric is subheading 6006.24. 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?
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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