HS Code:
Needlecraft sets, classified under the Harmonized System (HS) Code 6308, encompass kits and sets used for embroidery, knitting, crocheting, and other needlework activities. These sets typically include needles, threads, patterns, and sometimes frames or other accessories necessary for completing a project. This category is part of the broader textile and handicraft market, often catering to hobbyists, artisans, and small-scale producers. The global trade of needlecraft sets reflects cultural interests in traditional crafts, DIY trends, and educational purposes, with significant demand in regions with strong textile heritage or growing interest in sustainable, handmade products.
Total Trade Volume
USD 150 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & International Trade Centre (ITC)
USD 60 million
40% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 25 million
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 15 million
10% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 10 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 8 million
5.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local textile industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA or in duty-free zones)
Rising interest in DIY and sustainable crafts
Increased demand for eco-friendly and organic needlecraft sets, boosting trade volumes by 10% annually in key markets like the EU and North America
2021-2022
Digital integration in needlecraft
Growth in online tutorials and digital patterns bundled with physical sets, driving a 5% increase in exports from tech-savvy regions like Japan and South Korea
2022
Cultural revival of traditional crafts
Higher exports from countries with rich textile heritage like India and Mexico, contributing to a 7% growth in niche markets
2020-2022
The European Union introduced stricter environmental regulations under the Green Deal, requiring sustainable packaging and materials for needlecraft sets starting in 2023.
March 2023
Increased production costs for exporters like China and India by 3-5%, potentially shifting market share to local EU producers.
A revised trade agreement reduced tariffs on certain textile categories, including needlecraft sets, from 12% to 8% as part of Phase Two negotiations.
January 2023
Boosted Chinese exports to the US by an estimated USD 5 million in the first half of 2023.
International craft fairs and online marketplaces have partnered to promote needlecraft sets from small-scale producers in developing countries.
June 2023
Increased visibility and trade volume for exporters in India and Africa by approximately 4% in 2023.