| Product Code: ETC039422 | Publication Date: Jan 2021 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, China knitwear import shipments continued to see a diverse range of sources, with Vietnam, Italy, Cambodia, South Korea, and China leading the way. The market remained competitive with a low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration, indicating a healthy level of market competition. Despite a modest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.98% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -8.05%. This suggests a potential slowdown in the knitwear import market in China, highlighting the need for strategic planning and market analysis for industry players.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Knitwear Market Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 China Knitwear Market Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Knitwear Market Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Consumer Group, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 China Knitwear Market Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing disposable income in China leading to increased spending on apparel |
4.2.2 Increasing fashion consciousness and trend adoption among Chinese consumers |
4.2.3 Rising demand for eco-friendly and sustainable knitwear products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Intense competition from domestic and international knitwear brands |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to labor laws and environmental standards |
5 China Knitwear Market Market Trends |
6 China Knitwear Market Market, By Types |
6.1 China Knitwear Market Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Innerwear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By T-Shirts & Shirts, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweaters & Jackets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweatshirts & Hoodies, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Shorts & Trousers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.8 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Evening Dresses, Suits, & Leggings, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 China Knitwear Market Market, By Material Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 China Knitwear Market Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Outerwear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Innerwear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Sportswear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 China Knitwear Market Market, By Consumer Group |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Kids, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 China Knitwear Market Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 China Knitwear Market Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2022 - 2032F |
7 China Knitwear Market Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Knitwear Market Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Knitwear Market Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Knitwear Market Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in online sales of knitwear products in China |
8.2 Number of new product launches and innovations in the knitwear market |
8.3 Growth in consumer awareness and preference for sustainable knitwear options |
9 China Knitwear Market Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Knitwear Market Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 China Knitwear Market Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 China Knitwear Market Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 China Knitwear Market Market Opportunity Assessment, By Consumer Group, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 China Knitwear Market Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 China Knitwear Market Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Knitwear Market Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 China Knitwear Market Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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