Wool knit fabric exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported wool knit fabric worth $3.4 million (396 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 42% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.4M | 396 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 216 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 229 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $752K | 62 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 342 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 172 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 100 t |
Where the United States exports wool knit fabric to
Mexico alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.9M | 85% |
| Canada | $270K | 7.9% |
| Nicaragua | $49K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $28K | 0.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $23K | 0.7% |
| China | $23K | 0.7% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $19K | 0.6% |
| France | $17K | 0.5% |
| El Salvador | $14K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.62 per kg, 77% below the world average of $37.73, 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.
Wool knit fabric imports to the United States
The United States imported $2.6 million of wool knit fabric in 2024 (44 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Italy alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.3M | 51% |
| Thailand | $298K | 12% |
| Japan | $227K | 8.8% |
| China | $141K | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $129K | 5% |
| Australia | $101K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $98K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $38K | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $27K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $27K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wool knit fabric exports (HS 6006.10): 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 6006.10: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of wool or fine animal hair.
Common questions
What is the value of wool knit fabric exported by the United States?
The United States exported wool knit fabric worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 396 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 93 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy wool knit fabric from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Canada (8%) and Nicaragua (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Nicaragua grew fastest among the top ten, up 772% on the year.
What is the average export price of wool knit fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.62 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $37.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wool knit fabric from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2019 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import wool knit fabric?
Yes. The United States imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Thailand and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $842 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for wool knit fabric?
The HS code for wool knit fabric is subheading 6006.10. 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?
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