Synthetic hosiery without soles imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported synthetic hosiery without soles worth $1.57 billion (68.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 210 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.57B | 68.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.42B | 151.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.75B | 165.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.82B | 184.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.34B | 140.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.52B | 81.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.45B | 138.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.27B | 119.8K t |
Where the United States imports synthetic hosiery without soles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.14B | 72% |
| El Salvador | $94.6M | 6% |
| Vietnam | $91.1M | 5.8% |
| Pakistan | $73.8M | 4.7% |
| India | $34.1M | 2.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $24.6M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $22.9M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $11.8M | 0.8% |
| Honduras | $10.2M | 0.7% |
| Cambodia | $9.9M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.16 per kg, 75% above the world average of $13.27. 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.
Synthetic hosiery without soles exports from the United States
The United States exported $31.6 million of synthetic hosiery without soles in 2024 (938 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (42%), Mexico (14%), Germany (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $13.1M | 42% |
| Mexico | $4.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $784K | 2.5% |
| China | $579K | 1.8% |
| New Zealand | $572K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $530K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $505K | 1.6% |
| France | $494K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States synthetic hosiery without soles imports (HS 6115.96): 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 6115.96: Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic hosiery without soles imported by the United States?
The United States imported synthetic hosiery without soles worth $1.57 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 210 countries worldwide, with 35% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic hosiery without soles to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.14 billion), followed by El Salvador (6%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic hosiery without soles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.16 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $13.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic hosiery without soles to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.27 billion in 2017 to $1.57 billion in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $1.82 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.52 billion a year.
Does the United States also export synthetic hosiery without soles?
Yes. The United States exported $31.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.54 billion a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic hosiery without soles?
The HS code for synthetic hosiery without soles is subheading 6115.96. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
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