🇺🇸 United States imports of women's knit clothing: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported women's knit clothing worth $5.80 billion (220.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.17 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of women's knit clothing by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.80B | 220.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.99B | 290.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.17B | 388.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.51B | 423.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.41B | 285.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.37B | 234.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.51B | 349.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.39B | 352.4K t |
Where the United States imports women's knit clothing from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (29%), China (21%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $1.68B | 29% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.25B | 22% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $511.2M | 8.8% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $379.8M | 6.6% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $271.1M | 4.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $205.8M | 3.6% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $201.8M | 3.5% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $128.7M | 2.2% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $109.6M | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $100.7M | 1.7% |
Types of women's knit clothing under HS 6104
| 6104.63 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 31% |
| 6104.62 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 26% |
| 6104.43 | Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 15% |
| 6104.42 | Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 7.7% |
| 6104.69 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or… | 4.8% |
| 6104.44 | Dresses: women's or girls', of artificial fibres, knitted or crocheted | 4.7% |
| 6104.53 | Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 3.3% |
| 6104.52 | Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6104.
Average import price of women's knit clothing
The average declared value was about $26.34 per kg, 20% above the world average of $21.93. 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.
The United States also exports women's knit clothing
In 2024, the United States exported women's knit clothing worth $239.4 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (45%), Canada (15%), China (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $107.6M | 45% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $36.4M | 15% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.2M | 3.4% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $7.7M | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $6.5M | 2.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.3M | 2.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.1M | 2.2% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $5.0M | 2.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $5.0M | 2.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $4.9M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Women's knit clothing trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of women's knit clothing imported by the United States?
The United States imported women's knit clothing worth $5.80 billion in 2024 (220.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import women's knit clothing from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Vietnam (29%), China (21%), Indonesia (9%).
What is the average import price of women's knit clothing in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $26.34 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $21.93 per kg.
Does the United States export women's knit clothing?
Yes. The United States exported women's knit clothing worth $239.4 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, China.
What is the HS code for women's knit clothing?
Women's knit clothing falls under HS heading 6104 (Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not s). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading women's knit clothing with the United States?
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