# Global Wool socks and stockings Market 2026

> World exports of wool socks and stockings (HS 611594) reached $322.3 million in 2024, 35% more than in 2019. China was the largest exporter with 32% of the world total, and Russia was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/wool-socks-and-stockings-market/
- Sector: Consumer, Food & Retail
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 322.3 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Knitted or crocheted stockings, socks and similar hosiery of wool or fine animal hair.

Segments: Wool socks, Thermal socks, Wool stockings, Hiking socks.

Typical buyers: Sock brands, Outdoor retailers, Wholesalers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of wool socks and stockings (HS 611594) were worth $322.3 million in 2024. | 322.3 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 35% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($238.4 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +35 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 32% of world exports ($103.1 million). | 32 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, China, Germany and the United States, shipped 49% of world exports in 2024. | 49 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Russia was the largest importer in 2024, buying $42.1 million, or 13% of world imports. | 13 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 32 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 32 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $21.91 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 21.91 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 14.7 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 14.7 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, the Netherlands grew fastest, with exports up 116% from 2019 to 2024. | +116 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 35% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- The Netherlands is gaining ground: its exports rose 116% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 103.1 |
| 2 | Germany | 29.2 |
| 3 | United States | 26.6 |
| 4 | Turkey | 25.3 |
| 5 | Italy | 22.6 |
| 6 | Portugal | 16.7 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 10.7 |
| 8 | Serbia | 7.3 |
| 9 | Slovakia | 5.2 |
| 10 | Slovenia | 4.8 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 42.1 |
| 2 | Germany | 41.2 |
| 3 | United States | 26.7 |
| 4 | Canada | 19.6 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 19.1 |
| 6 | Norway | 17.8 |
| 7 | France | 15.0 |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 14.0 |
| 9 | Sweden | 10.5 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 9.7 |

## World exports of HS 611594, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 220.5 |
| 2018 | 242.5 |
| 2019 | 238.4 |
| 2020 | 208.5 |
| 2021 | 292.6 |
| 2022 | 336.8 |
| 2023 | 337.5 |
| 2024 | 322.3 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global wool socks and stockings market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 611594 reached $322.3 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most wool socks and stockings?

China led world exports in 2024 with 32% of the total, followed by Germany, the United States and Turkey.

### Which countries import the most wool socks and stockings?

Russia was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Germany, the United States and Canada.

### Is world trade in wool socks and stockings growing?

World exports were 35% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of wool socks and stockings?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $21.91 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Wool socks and stockings Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/wool-socks-and-stockings-market/