“Outerwear Knitting Mills Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2010 Edition]”

Definition & Classification

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) knitting outerwear; (2) knitting fabric and manufacturing outerwear; and (3) knitting, manufacturing, and finishing knit outerwear. Examples of products made in knit outerwear mills are shirts, shorts, sweat suits, sweaters, gloves, and pants. This 6-digit NAICS industry (315191) is under the hierarchy of Other Apparel Knitting Mills Industry (31519), Apparel Knitting Mills Industry Group (3151), Apparel Manufacturing Subsector (315), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent codes are: 2253 - Knit Outerwear Mills (except bath and lounging robes and dying and finish without knitting garments); and 2259 - Knitting Mills, NEC (knitting gloves and mittens).

Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview

The industry's revenue for the year 2009 was approximately $768.9 million USD, with an estimated gross profit of 26.72%. The industry used a projected 69 percent of its full production capacity in 2009. The industry could have increased its total shipment value to $1.1 billion USD under full production capacity. This industry did not have direct foreign trade statistics. The report nevertheless depicted relevant foreign trade data from a higher level NAICS industry or industry group.

Report Summary

This 156-page research report covers the industry with a comprehensive view and delivers a depth of information in key areas. Supply and demand data covers U.S. shipments and international trade in the context of the industry's capacity utilization. Industry level income statements, balance sheets, and capital expenditure analysis allow for financial benchmarking. In the cost analysis section, 35 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 4 downstream industries are analyzed. The competitive landscape section provides the number of companies and their respective revenue share, the market concentration, and a list of major players. All related trade associations, industry standards, and trade publications are also listed. These items are accompanied by over 150 labeled charts and tables, organized to best convey the large amount of data within the report.

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