84472020 - Flat knitting machines - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 71.4% of imports (€19.0M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (12.1%). With an HHI of 5315, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇮🇳 India remains the largest client (18.4%, €3.5M), followed by 🇮🇳 India, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇧🇷 Brazil.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 35.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-52.5%) while exports were rising (14.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines (NC8 84472020) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 71.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines?

The extra-EU trade balance for Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines (NC8 84472020) is €-7.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €26.6M, exports: €19.2M).

How much does the EU import of Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines?

The EU imported €26.6M of Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines (NC8 84472020) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 3.4M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines?

The weighted average import price of Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines (NC8 84472020) is €7.79/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines?

The leading EU member state importer of Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines, Warp knitting machines (including Raschel type); stitch-bonding machines (NC8 84472020) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 35.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were falling sharply (-52.5%) while exports were rising (14.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€19.0M	71.4%	2.4M kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.2M	12.1%	434K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.7M	6.4%	182K kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.3M	5.0%	144K kg
5	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€580K	2.2%	70K kg
6	🇿🇦 South Africa	€130K	0.5%	78K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇮🇳 India	€3.5M	18.4%	940K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€3.3M	17.3%	176K kg
3	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.9M	9.7%	51K kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.6M	8.1%	230K kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€1.4M	7.2%	55K kg
6	🇪🇹 Ethiopia	€906K	4.7%	147K kg
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€205K	1.1%	10K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€19.0M	2.4Mt	€7.92/kg	73.1%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.2M	434Kt	€7.43/kg	12.4%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.7M	182Kt	€9.37/kg	6.6%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.3M	144Kt	€9.35/kg	5.2%
5	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€580K	70Kt	€8.25/kg	2.2%
6	🇿🇦 South Africa	€130K	78Kt	€1.66/kg	0.5%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€3.5M	940Kt	€3.76/kg	27.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€3.3M	176Kt	€18.94/kg	26.1%
3	🇧🇷 Brazil	€1.9M	51Kt	€36.10/kg	14.5%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.6M	230Kt	€6.77/kg	12.2%
5	🇨🇳 China	€1.4M	55Kt	€25.07/kg	10.8%
6	🇪🇹 ET	€906K	147Kt	€6.14/kg	7.1%
7	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€205K	10Kt	€21.43/kg	1.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€19.0M	2.4Mt	€7.92/kg	73.1%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€3.2M	434Kt	€7.43/kg	12.4%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€1.7M	182Kt	€9.37/kg	6.6%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.3M	144Kt	€9.35/kg	5.2%
5	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€580K	70Kt	€8.25/kg	2.2%
6	🇿🇦 South Africa	€130K	78Kt	€1.66/kg	0.5%

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