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Hosiery; panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, including graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins) and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted

6115 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

2023
World Trade $14.1BRnk 281 / 1217
2023
Top Exporter | Top Importer $6.16B | $2.37BChina | United States
2023
Product Complexity -0.77Rnk 794 / 1044
2022 - 2023
Export Growth (CAGR) -5.68%Rnk 582 / 1217
2023
Share of World Trade 0.063%Rnk 281 / 1217

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Knit Socks and Hosiery. In 2023, Knit Socks and Hosiery were the world's 281st most traded product, with a total trade of $14.1B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Knit Socks and Hosiery decreased by -5.68%, from $15B to $14.1B. Trade in Knit Socks and Hosiery represent 0.063% of total world trade.

Knit Socks and Hosiery are a part of Knitted clothing accesories. They include Hosiery nes, of cotton, knit, Hosiery nes, synthetic fibres, knit, Panty hose etc, synthetic fibre yarn <67 dtex/sy, kni, Panty hose etc of materials nes, knit, Hosiery nes, of materials nes, knit, Panty hose etc, synthetic fibre yarn >67 dtex/sy, kni, Womens full, kneelength hosiery, yarn <67 dtex/sy,kni, and Hosiery nes, of wool or fine animal hair, knit.

Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Knit Socks and Hosiery  were China ($6.16B), Turkey ($1.43B), Italy ($810M), Pakistan ($633M), and Germany ($576M).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Knit Socks and Hosiery were United States ($2.37B), Germany ($1.23B), Japan ($810M), France ($768M), and United Kingdom ($742M).

Ranking Knit Socks and Hosiery ranks 794th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Pantyhose are a type of hosiery that is used to cover the legs. They can be made from many different materials, including cotton, nylon, polyester, and spandex. Tights are a type of pantyhose that is tighter than regular pantyhose. Stockings are also a type of hosiery that covers the leg. Socks are a type of hosiery that covers the foot. Graduated compression hosiery is used to treat varicose veins in the legs.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2023)China$6.16B
Top Destination (2023)United States$2.37B

In 2023 Knit Socks and Hosiery were the world's 281st most traded product (out of 1,217).

In 2023, the top exporters of Knit Socks and Hosiery were China ($6.16B), Turkey ($1.43B), Italy ($810M), Pakistan ($633M), and Germany ($576M).

In 2023, the top importers of Knit Socks and Hosiery were United States ($2.37B), Germany ($1.23B), Japan ($810M), France ($768M), and United Kingdom ($742M).

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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2022 -  2023)Uzbekistan$39.1M
Top Destination Growth (2022 -  2023)Kazakhstan$175M

Between 2022 and 2023, the exports of Knit Socks and Hosiery grew the fastest in Uzbekistan ($39.1M), France ($26.9M), Croatia ($26M), El Salvador ($24.3M), and Cambodia ($23.8M).

Between 2022 and 2023, the fastest growing importers of Knit Socks and Hosiery were Kazakhstan ($175M), Vietnam ($71M), Russia ($59.9M), Tajikistan ($38.5M), and Mexico ($34M).

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Exporters of Knit Socks and Hosiery (2022 - 2023)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Knit Socks and Hosiery.

In 2023, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.71. This means that most of the exports of Knit Socks and Hosiery are explained by 13 countries.

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Value of Exports in Knit Socks and Hosiery

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2023)China$6.08B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2023)United States$2.23B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Knit Socks and Hosiery. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Knit Socks and Hosiery during 2023.

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Knit Socks and Hosiery were China ($6.08B), Turkey ($1.38B), Pakistan ($627M), Italy ($286M), and Vietnam ($234M).

In 2023, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Knit Socks and Hosiery were United States ($2.23B), Japan ($787M), United Kingdom ($694M), Russia ($680M), and Germany ($657M).

Net Trade (2023)

Disaggregation

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In 2023, the world most traded Knit Socks and Hosiery, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Hosiery nes, of cotton, knit ($6.04B), Hosiery nes, synthetic fibres, knit ($4.31B), Panty hose etc, synthetic fibre yarn... ($1.17B), Hosiery nes, of materials nes, knit ($1.03B), and Panty hose etc of materials nes,... ($526M)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Knit Socks and Hosiery by percentage of total exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALRussia+ $75.3M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALPakistan+ $12.8M

Knit Socks and Hosiery’s highest export potential is Russia. With an export gap of $75.3M.  Knit Socks and Hosiery’s highest import potential is Pakistan with an import gap of $12.8M.

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Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2023)

Related Products

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Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Knit Socks and Hosiery to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2023)

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