Product intelligence · HS 600590 · 2024 data

Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton or synthetic or artificial fibres

Global exports of fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton or synthetic or artificial fibres totalled $290,566,777 in 2024, a -6.7% change from the previous year. Traded by 110 countries across 1,412 bilateral corridors, with demand from 172 importing markets. The long-term trend is stable.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$290.6M

-6.7% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-2.2%

5Y: -0.4%

Supply structure

Moderately concentrated

HHI 0.188

Volatility

Low

Score 4/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton or synthetic or artificial fibres trade exhibited significant decline, with global flows reaching $290,566,777 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -2.2% (five-year: -0.4%). The all-time peak of $322,999,230 was recorded in 2022; the current level is 10% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 55% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a mildly upward trajectory with periodic contractions. Trend momentum is decelerating (-4.0% acceleration).

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is moderately concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.188). The three largest exporters — Israel ($112.5M), China ($44.9M), and Italy ($28.7M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +6.3% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is concentrated (HHI 0.277). The three largest import markets are United States ($150.0M), Vietnam ($17.4M), and Canada ($15.3M). The largest importing market sources from 30 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -7.56. Buyers are highly price-sensitive and can switch between suppliers relatively easily.

The dominant trade corridor is Israel → United States at $100.3M, representing 66.9% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton or synthetic or artificial fibres is 4 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, contracting demand signals caution before committing resources. A moderately concentrated market rewards differentiated positioning and strategic partner selection.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $322,999,230 in 2022. Currently 10% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$233,935,886-3.7%
2016$245,527,479+5.0%
2017$302,117,542+23.0%
2018$310,536,370+2.8%
2019$295,795,271-4.7%
2020$263,934,002-10.8%
2021$310,978,379+17.8%
2022$322,999,230+3.9%
2023$311,320,548-3.6%
2024$290,566,777-6.7%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton or synthetic or artificial fibres in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton or synthetic or artificial fibres.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, excluding those made from cotton or synthetic or artificial fibres, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1IsraelUnited States$100.3M+8.0%
2ItalyUnited States$18.4M-6.6%
3PortugalUnited States$11.8M-6.2%
4ChinaUnited States$9.5M+16.8%
5ChinaVietnam$8.8M+26.1%
6IsraelCanada$5.2M-18.3%
7South KoreaVietnam$3.9M+7.4%
8TaiwanVietnam$3.6M-35.3%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.