Wide elastic knit fabric exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wide elastic knit fabric by the United States reached $11.7 million in 2024 (812 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 106 countries. Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.7M | 812 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 469 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 726 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 961 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 804 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 334 t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 830 t |
Where the United States exports wide elastic knit fabric to
One buyer market dominates: Dominican Republic accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, El Salvador grew fastest (+705% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $9.5M | 81% |
| El Salvador | $755K | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $385K | 3.3% |
| Canada | $225K | 1.9% |
| Cambodia | $217K | 1.9% |
| Colombia | $147K | 1.3% |
| Philippines | $81K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $78K | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $57K | 0.5% |
| Guatemala | $47K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.37 per kg, 80% above the world average of $8.00. 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.
Wide elastic knit fabric imports to the United States
The United States imported $6.1 million of wide elastic knit fabric in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (38%), Taiwan (23%), France (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 38% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 23% |
| France | $1.3M | 21% |
| Italy | $478K | 7.8% |
| Canada | $136K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $132K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $104K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $82K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $41K | 0.7% |
| India | $37K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wide elastic knit fabric exports (HS 6004.90): 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 6004.90: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread,.
Common questions
What is the value of wide elastic knit fabric exported by the United States?
The United States exported wide elastic knit fabric worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 812 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 106 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy wide elastic knit fabric from the United States?
The Dominican Republic was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by El Salvador (6%) and Mexico (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. El Salvador grew fastest among the top ten, up 705% on the year.
What is the average export price of wide elastic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.37 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $8.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wide elastic knit fabric from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import wide elastic knit fabric?
Yes. The United States imported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Taiwan and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wide elastic knit fabric?
The HS code for wide elastic knit fabric is subheading 6004.90. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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