India - Knitted Or Crocheted Fabrics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingIndia Sees Significant Drop in Knitted Fabric Imports, Falling to $711 Million in 2023
India Knitted Fabric Imports
For the third consecutive year, India recorded growth in overseas purchases of knitted or crocheted fabrics, which increased by 13% to 367K tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 70%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, knitted fabric imports contracted to $711M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +71.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $782M in 2022, and then declined in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Knitted Fabric in India (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 290 | 328 | 347 | 367 | 416 | 431 | 404 | 298 | 495 | 548 | 548 |
| Bangladesh | 4.5 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 8.2 | 11.1 | 19.6 | 22.2 | 29.1 | 29.4 | 32.8 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 17.0 | 19.1 | 25.3 | 29.1 | 31.0 | 26.6 | 24.3 | 13.1 | 26.6 | 46.4 | 24.8 |
| Vietnam | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 6.6 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 17.0 | 33.1 | 23.7 |
| Sri Lanka | 21.2 | 35.9 | 36.0 | 36.0 | 31.3 | 30.5 | 32.7 | 17.3 | 36.3 | 35.2 | 21.6 |
| South Korea | 10.9 | 9.4 | 10.0 | 12.0 | 15.2 | 20.3 | 17.8 | 8.7 | 17.3 | 21.1 | 12.7 |
| Hong Kong | 11.9 | 22.4 | 32.7 | 32.8 | 21.9 | 24.2 | 32.6 | 23.3 | 27.4 | 26.2 | 6.6 |
| Others | 24.6 | 23.9 | 17.3 | 15.9 | 22.6 | 26.1 | 24.9 | 21.0 | 29.2 | 43.3 | 40.8 |
| Total | 380 | 446 | 475 | 500 | 548 | 576 | 566 | 415 | 678 | 782 | 711 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (321K tons) constituted the largest supplier of knitted fabric to India, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, knitted fabric imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (19K tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (8K tons), with a 2.2% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +13.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+20.6% per year) and Vietnam (+54.1% per year).
In value terms, China ($548M) constituted the largest supplier of knitted or crocheted fabrics to India, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($33M), with a 4.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 3.5% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+21.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.9% per year).
Imports by Type
In 2023, fabrics, knitted or crocheted, of a width of > 30 cm (253K tons) constituted the largest type of knitted or crocheted fabrics supplied to India, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, fabrics, knitted or crocheted, of a width of > 30 cm exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, warp knit fabrics, incl. those made on galloon knitting machines, of a width of > 30 cm (60K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by knitted or crocheted pile fabrics (41K tons), with an 11% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of fabrics, knitted or crocheted, of a width of > 30 cm imports amounted to +15.8%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: warp knit fabrics, incl. those made on galloon knitting machines, of a width of > 30 cm (+2.7% per year) and knitted or crocheted pile fabrics (+30.5% per year).
In value terms, fabrics, knitted or crocheted, of a width of > 30 cm ($424M) constituted the largest type of knitted or crocheted fabrics supplied to India, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by warp knit fabrics, incl. those made on galloon knitting machines, of a width of > 30 cm ($98M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by knitted or crocheted fabrics, of a width > 30 cm, containing by weight >= 5% of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, with a 13% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the knitted fabric price stood at $1,934 per ton (CIF, India), dropping by -19.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,609 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($7,417 per ton), while the price for Bangladesh ($1,700 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the knitted fabric market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 13911100 - Pile fabrics, terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted
- Prodcom 13911910 - Knitted or crocheted fabrics (excluding pile fabrics)
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- India
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- Per Capita consumption
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
