Unbleached cotton knit fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported unbleached cotton knit fabric worth $70.3 million (18.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 157 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $151.2 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 | $70.3M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $73.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $139.4M | 30.2K t |
| 2021 | $151.2M | 37.9K t |
| 2020 | $86.3M | 29.3K t |
| 2019 | $62.6M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $60.1M | 19.9K t |
| 2017 | $53.6M | 16.4K t |
Where the United States imports unbleached cotton knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $57.5M | 82% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 6.2% |
| China | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $655K | 0.9% |
| Cambodia | $589K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $417K | 0.6% |
| Paraguay | $252K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $211K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, 33% below the world average of $5.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached cotton knit fabric exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported unbleached cotton knit fabric worth $17.3 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 94 countries. Mexico alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nicaragua grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $12.0M | 69% |
| Nicaragua | $2.9M | 17% |
| Japan | $442K | 2.6% |
| Colombia | $378K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $304K | 1.8% |
| El Salvador | $220K | 1.3% |
| Haiti | $168K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $159K | 0.9% |
| Guatemala | $154K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $116K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unbleached cotton knit fabric imports (HS 6006.21): 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 6006.21: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached cotton knit fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported unbleached cotton knit fabric worth $70.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 157 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached cotton knit fabric to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($57.5 million), followed by South Korea (6%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached cotton knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $5.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached cotton knit fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.6 million in 2017 to $70.3 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $151.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export unbleached cotton knit fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $17.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Nicaragua and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $53.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for unbleached cotton knit fabric is subheading 6006.21. 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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