Synthetic pile knit fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported synthetic pile knit fabric worth $68.6 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $97.2 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 | $68.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $74.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $86.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $97.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $85.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $86.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $93.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $94.3M | 9.8K t |
Where the United States imports synthetic pile knit fabric from
China alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.0M | 76% |
| South Korea | $13.3M | 19% |
| Taiwan | $908K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $335K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $297K | 0.4% |
| India | $280K | 0.4% |
| El Salvador | $232K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $231K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $206K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $114K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.43 per kg, 170% above the world average of $3.86. 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 pile knit fabric exports from the United States
The United States exported $14.1 million of synthetic pile knit fabric in 2024 (879 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 111 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (44%), Colombia (18%), China (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.2M | 44% |
| Colombia | $2.5M | 18% |
| China | $783K | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $618K | 4.4% |
| Canada | $462K | 3.3% |
| Moldova | $393K | 2.8% |
| Nicaragua | $386K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $377K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $331K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $315K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States synthetic pile knit fabric imports (HS 6001.92): 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 6001.92: Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic pile knit fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported synthetic pile knit fabric worth $68.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 182 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic pile knit fabric to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($52.0 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic pile knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.43 per kg in 2024, 170% above the world average of $3.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic pile knit fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.3 million in 2017 to $68.6 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $97.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export synthetic pile knit fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $14.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Colombia and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $54.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic pile knit fabric?
The HS code for synthetic pile knit fabric is subheading 6001.92. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 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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