Knitted Fabric Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product (Weft-knit, Warp-knit), By Application (Technical, Household, Fashion & Clothing), By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Knitted Fabric Market was valued at USD 34.54 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 51.26 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. The market is expanding steadily due to increasing demand from the fashion and clothing industry, coupled with the rising use of knitted fabrics in technical and household applications. Renowned for their elasticity, breathability, and comfort, knitted fabrics are extensively utilized in various segments including sportswear, lingerie, bedding, upholstery, medical textiles, and automotive interiors. As consumers increasingly seek flexible, soft, and functional textiles, the demand for innovative and high-performance knitted materials continues to surge. The rising adoption of athleisure and multifunctional apparel, alongside rapid technological advancements in fabric production, is expected to further fuel market growth across global regions.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 34.54 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 51.26 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	6.8%
Fastest Growing Segment	Technical
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

Rising Demand for Comfortable and Versatile Apparel

Consumer preferences are shifting toward apparel that combines comfort, flexibility, and lightweight design, which has significantly boosted the demand for knitted fabrics. Urbanization and evolving lifestyle trends are prompting individuals to prioritize ease of movement and softness in everyday clothing. Knitted fabrics-especially weft-knits-are widely favored for producing activewear, casualwear, loungewear, and sportswear due to their stretchability and breathability. The rise of the athleisure segment, which blurs the line between fashion and functionality, has accelerated market adoption. Additionally, the development of fabric blends that incorporate features such as moisture management and thermal regulation continues to attract fitness-oriented consumers and strengthen the position of knitted textiles in the fashion landscape.

Key Market Challenges

Fluctuating Raw Material Prices

A major hurdle for the knitted fabric market is the inconsistency in raw material costs, particularly for both natural and synthetic fibers. Prices of cotton, wool, polyester, and nylon are highly influenced by climatic variations, agricultural output, trade policies, and crude oil prices. This price volatility complicates cost forecasting and disrupts supply chains, making it challenging for manufacturers to maintain stable pricing. The growing popularity of sustainable and recycled fibers adds further complexity, as these alternatives often require more expensive production methods. Consequently, manufacturers are forced to balance cost-efficiency with quality and sustainability, which can impact profitability and adoption, especially in cost-sensitive markets.

Key Market Trends

Growth of Seamless and 3D-Knitted Apparel

The emergence of seamless and 3D knitting technologies is reshaping the knitted fabric market. These methods reduce the need for stitching, resulting in garments that offer enhanced comfort, improved fit, and a refined aesthetic. Seamless apparel is gaining popularity in activewear, lingerie, and athleisure due to its ergonomic advantages and smooth design. Whole-garment knitting machines are enabling the production of complete clothing pieces in one process, minimizing material waste and increasing production efficiency. The technology is also making inroads into medical textiles, where it supports the creation of compression garments with superior patient comfort. As demand for precision-fit, lightweight, and sustainable garments rises, seamless and 3D knitting technologies are expected to play a pivotal role in the future of fabric manufacturing.

Key Market Players

Baltex
Jong Stit Co., Ltd.
Georg and Otto Friedrich GmbH
Zhejiang Chaoda Warp Knitting Co., Ltd.
Abhinandan Knits Pvt. Ltd.
Haining Jinmao Warp Knitting Co., Ltd.
Lear Corporation
Loyal Textile Mills Ltd.
Toray Industries, Inc.
Pacific Textiles Holdings Limited

Report Scope:

In this report, the global knitted fabric market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Knitted Fabric Market, By Product:

Weft-knit
Warp-knit

Knitted Fabric Market, By Application:

Technical
Household
Fashion & Clothing

Knitted Fabric Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- United Kingdom
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Vietnam
- South Korea
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Turkey
- Kuwait
- Egypt
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the global knitted fabric market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Introduction

1.1. Product Overview
1.2. Key Highlights of the Report
1.3. Market Coverage
1.4. Market Segments Covered
1.5. Research Tenure Considered

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Methodology Landscape
2.2. Objective of the Study
2.3. Baseline Methodology
2.4. Formulation of the Scope
2.5. Assumptions and Limitations
2.6. Sources of Research
2.7. Approach for the Market Study
2.8. Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares
2.9. Forecasting Methodology

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer Analysis

4.1. Brand Awareness
4.2. Factor Influencing Purchasing Decision

5. Global Knitted Fabric Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis (Weft-knit, Warp-knit)
- 5.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis (Technical, Household, Fashion & Clothing)
- 5.2.3. By Regional Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.3.1. North America Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.3.2. Europe Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.3.3. Asia-Pacific Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.3.4. Middle East & Africa Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.3.5. South America Market Share Analysis
- 5.2.4. By Top 5 Companies Market Share Analysis, Others (2024)
5.3. Global Knitted Fabric Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
- 5.3.1. By Product Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
- 5.3.2. By Application Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
- 5.3.3. By Regional Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

6. North America Knitted Fabric Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
- 6.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
- 6.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.3.1. United States Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 6.2.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.3.1.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.3.1.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.3.1.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.3.2. Canada Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 6.2.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.3.2.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.3.2.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.3.2.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.3.3. Mexico Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 6.2.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.3.3.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.3.3.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.3.3.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis

7. Europe Knitted Fabric Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
- 7.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
- 7.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 7.2.3.1. France Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 7.2.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.3.1.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.3.1.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.3.1.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 7.2.3.2. Germany Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 7.2.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.3.2.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.3.2.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.3.2.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 7.2.3.3. Spain Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 7.2.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.3.3.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.3.3.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.3.3.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 7.2.3.4. Italy Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 7.2.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.3.4.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.3.4.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.3.4.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 7.2.3.5. United Kingdom Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 7.2.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.3.5.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.3.5.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.3.5.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis

8. Asia-Pacific Knitted Fabric Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
- 8.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
- 8.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.3.1. China Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 8.2.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.3.1.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.3.1.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.3.1.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.3.2. Japan Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 8.2.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.3.2.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.3.2.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.3.2.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.3.3. India Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 8.2.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.3.3.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.3.3.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.3.3.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.3.4. Vietnam Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 8.2.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.3.4.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.3.4.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.3.4.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.3.5. South Korea Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 8.2.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.3.5.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.3.5.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.3.5.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis

9. Middle East & Africa Knitted Fabric Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
- 9.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
- 9.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 9.2.3.1. South Africa Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 9.2.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.1.1.1. By Value
    - 9.2.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.1.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.3.1.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 9.2.3.2. Saudi Arabia Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 9.2.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.2.1.1. By Value
    - 9.2.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.2.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.3.2.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 9.2.3.3. UAE Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 9.2.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.3.1.1. By Value
    - 9.2.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.3.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.3.3.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 9.2.3.4. Turkey Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 9.2.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.4.1.1. By Value
    - 9.2.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.4.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.3.4.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 9.2.3.5. Kuwait Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 9.2.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.5.1.1. By Value
    - 9.2.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.5.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.3.5.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 9.2.3.6. Egypt Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 9.2.3.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.6.1.1. By Value
    - 9.2.3.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 9.2.3.6.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.3.6.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis

10. South America Knitted Fabric Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
- 10.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
- 10.2.3. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 10.2.3.1. Brazil Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 10.2.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 10.2.3.1.1.1. By Value
    - 10.2.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 10.2.3.1.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 10.2.3.1.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 10.2.3.2. Argentina Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 10.2.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 10.2.3.2.1.1. By Value
    - 10.2.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 10.2.3.2.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 10.2.3.2.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 10.2.3.3. Colombia Knitted Fabric Market Outlook
    - 10.2.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 10.2.3.3.1.1. By Value
    - 10.2.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 10.2.3.3.2.1. By Product Market Share Analysis
      - 10.2.3.3.2.2. By Application Market Share Analysis

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Porters Five Forces Analysis

13.1. Competition in the Industry
13.2. Potential of New Entrants
13.3. Power of Suppliers
13.4. Power of Customers
13.5. Threat of Substitute Products

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Company Profiles
- 14.1.1. Baltex
  - 14.1.1.1. Business Overview
  - 14.1.1.2. Company Snapshot
  - 14.1.1.3. Products & Services
  - 14.1.1.4. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.1.5. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.1.6. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.1.7. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.2. Jong Stit Co., Ltd.
- 14.1.3. Georg and Otto Friedrich GmbH
- 14.1.4. Zhejiang Chaoda Warp Knitting Co., Ltd.
- 14.1.5. Abhinandan Knits Pvt. Ltd.
- 14.1.6. Haining Jinmao Warp Knitting Co., Ltd.
- 14.1.7. Lear Corporation
- 14.1.8. Loyal Textile Mills Ltd.
- 14.1.9. Toray Industries, Inc.
- 14.1.10. Pacific Textiles Holdings Limited.

15. Strategic Recommendations/Action Plan

15.1. Key Focus Areas
- 15.1.1. Target Product
- 15.1.2. Target Application
- 15.1.3. Target Region