UN Comtrade • Latest complete year: 2024
60 - Fabrics; knitted or crocheted (HS 60)
Global exports
$36.17B
Global imports
$21.42B
Top exporter share
65.7%
Top importer share
14.4%
- Global exports of knitted or crocheted fabrics totaled $36.2B in 2024.
- Global imports amounted to $21.4B in the same year.
- China dominates the export market, accounting for 65.7% of the total, valued at $23.8B.
- Cambodia is the largest importer, with a 14.4% share of the global import market, valued at $3.1B.
- The top three exporters—China, Türkiye, and Rep. of Korea—collectively represent 75.4% of world exports.
- The United States is a significant trader, appearing as a top-five exporter ($654.8M) and top-five importer ($905.6M).
Global Export Market for Knitted or Crocheted Fabrics
In 2024, the total value of exported knitted or crocheted fabrics reached $36.2B. The market is heavily concentrated, with a few key players leading production. China is the foremost exporter, shipping $23.8B worth of goods, which constitutes 65.7% of the global total. Following at a distance are Türkiye and the Rep. of Korea, with export shares of 5.0% and 4.7% respectively.
See also: ChinaTürkiyeRep. of Korea
Top Import Destinations
On the import side, global trade in knitted or crocheted fabrics was valued at $21.4B in 2024. The primary destination for these products was Cambodia, which imported $3.1B, accounting for 14.4% of the world's imports. Other major importers include Indonesia, with an 8.5% share ($1.8B), and Morocco, with a 5.6% share ($1.2B).
See also: CambodiaIndonesiaMoroccoUnited States
Quick insights
- China is the top exporter (65.7% of reported exports).
- Cambodia is the top importer (14.4% of reported imports).
- Top 3 exporter concentration: 75.4%.
- Top 5 exporter concentration: 80.2%.
Notes: Shares are relative to reported totals in the dataset for the selected year.
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Fabrics; knitted or crocheted - product groups (4-digit) by top countries (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Top 10 countries with the leading 6 product groups (4-digit); remainder grouped as Other.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Fabrics; knitted or crocheted - country rank by trade value (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Ranks show the top 10 countries by latest-year value (rank 1 is largest).
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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Global export trend
Fabrics; knitted or crocheted - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Annual reported exports across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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HS4 drilldown
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HS4 subcategories within HS 60 for 2024 (partner = World). Values are summed across reporting economies; coverage varies by reporter and year.
Exports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.8%
Fabrics; knitted or crocheted - top 4-digit product groups by export share (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by export value.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6006 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | $16.83B | 46.5% |
| 6004 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | $8.56B | 23.7% |
| 6001 | Fabrics; pile fabrics, includin… | $6.61B | 18.3% |
| 6005 | Fabrics; warp knit (including t… | $3.45B | 9.5% |
| 6002 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted,… | $428.66M | 1.2% |
| 6003 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | $243.04M | 0.7% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6004 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | 4.0% | $8.56B |
| 6001 | Fabrics; pile fabrics, includin… | 3.5% | $6.61B |
| 6005 | Fabrics; warp knit (including t… | 0.4% | $3.45B |
| 6002 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted,… | 0.0% | $428.66M |
| 6006 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | -0.7% | $16.83B |
| 6003 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | -0.9% | $243.04M |
Imports
Coverage vs HS2: 99.5%
Fabrics; knitted or crocheted - top 4-digit product groups by import share (Imports), 2024 (USD)
Leading 4-digit product groups by import value.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
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| HS4 | Subcategory | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6006 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | $10.87B | 50.7% |
| 6004 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | $4.70B | 22.0% |
| 6001 | Fabrics; pile fabrics, includin… | $2.92B | 13.6% |
| 6005 | Fabrics; warp knit (including t… | $2.29B | 10.7% |
| 6002 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted,… | $270.08M | 1.3% |
| 6003 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | $255.00M | 1.2% |
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Fastest-growing HS4 (CAGR 2019–2024)
Filter: start-year value ≥ $1.00M
| HS4 | Subcategory | CAGR | 2024 value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6001 | Fabrics; pile fabrics, includin… | -1.8% | $2.92B |
| 6005 | Fabrics; warp knit (including t… | -3.7% | $2.29B |
| 6006 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | -5.1% | $10.87B |
| 6004 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | -7.1% | $4.70B |
| 6003 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted f… | -8.9% | $255.00M |
| 6002 | Fabrics; knitted or crocheted,… | -10.3% | $270.08M |
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Top exporters
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| Exporter | Importer | Value | Share of exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (CHN) | Viet Nam (VNM) | $5.07B | 14.0% |
| China (CHN) | Cambodia (KHM) | $2.33B | 6.4% |
| China (CHN) | Bangladesh (BGD) | $1.98B | 5.5% |
| China (CHN) | India (IND) | $1.09B | 3.0% |
| China (CHN) | Indonesia (IDN) | $949.66M | 2.6% |
| China (CHN) | Myanmar (MMR) | $730.35M | 2.0% |
| Rep. of Korea (KOR) | Viet Nam (VNM) | $689.97M | 1.9% |
| China (CHN) | Philippines (PHL) | $613.87M | 1.7% |
| China (CHN) | Egypt (EGY) | $550.91M | 1.5% |
| China (CHN) | Mexico (MEX) | $535.58M | 1.5% |
| China (CHN) | Brazil (BRA) | $433.95M | 1.2% |
| China (CHN) | China, Hong Kong SAR (HKG) | $408.34M | 1.1% |
| China (CHN) | Pakistan (PAK) | $375.52M | 1.0% |
| China (CHN) | Uzbekistan (UZB) | $372.25M | 1.0% |
| China (CHN) | Thailand (THA) | $361.53M | 1.0% |
Data notes & methodology
Source: UN Comtrade
Exports total: $36.17B • Imports total: $21.42B
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