Unbleached synthetic warp knit imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported unbleached synthetic warp knit worth $90.4 million (18.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. That is 21% more than in 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 | $90.4M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $74.9M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $99.3M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $86.1M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $65.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $66.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $56.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $55.8M | 11.4K t |
Where the United States imports unbleached synthetic warp knit from
Most of the value came from South Korea (45%), China (14%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $40.9M | 45% |
| China | $12.7M | 14% |
| Italy | $8.1M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 5.4% |
| Israel | $4.5M | 5% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| Malta | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.94 per kg, close to the world average of $5.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached synthetic warp knit exports from the United States
The United States exported $15.8 million of unbleached synthetic warp knit in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (34%), Saudi Arabia (31%), Canada (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $5.4M | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.0M | 32% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 6.6% |
| China | $661K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $465K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $234K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $228K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $174K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $162K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unbleached synthetic warp knit imports (HS 6005.36): 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 6005.36: Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, bleached or unbleached.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached synthetic warp knit imported by the United States?
The United States imported unbleached synthetic warp knit worth $90.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 157 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached synthetic warp knit to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($40.9 million), followed by China (14%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached synthetic warp knit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.94 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached synthetic warp knit to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.8 million in 2017 to $90.4 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2022 at $99.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export unbleached synthetic warp knit?
Yes. The United States exported $15.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $74.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached synthetic warp knit?
The HS code for unbleached synthetic warp knit is subheading 6005.36. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6005 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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