Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Knitting Machines. In 2021, Knitting Machines were the world's 681st most traded product, with a total trade of $2.78B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Knitting Machines grew by 44.5%, from $1.92B to $2.78B. Trade in Knitting Machines represent 0.00013% of total world trade.
Knitting Machines are a part of Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts. They include Flat knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines, Tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings etc making machine, Circular knitting machines, diameter > 165 mm, and Circular knitting machines, diameter < 165 mm.
Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Knitting Machines were China ($1.15B), Japan ($426M), Germany ($382M), Italy ($250M), and Chinese Taipei ($190M).
Imports In 2021 the top importers of Knitting Machines were India ($370M), Turkey ($335M), United States ($198M), China ($179M), and Vietnam ($162M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Knitting Machines was 3.81%, making it the 1054th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
Ranking Knitting Machines ranks 138th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Knitting machines are used to make knitted fabrics. Stitch-bonding machines are used to sew two pieces of fabric together, while gimped yarn is a type of thread that has been treated with a chemical or process to make it stronger and more durable. Tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net are all types of fabric that can be made using knitting machines.