World weaving machinery shipments remain strong, says ITMF
13 Jun '05
4 min read
Circular & Flat Knitting
In 2004 global shipments of large circular knitting machines totalled 9,400, a reduction of 6.8%. Asia and the Americas expanded their market shares to 69% and 11%, respectively (+4% and +3%), while Europe's share fell to 17% (-7%). Of all circular knitting machines delivered 6% were equipped with electronic needle selection (2003: 5%). In total 11,300 electronic flat knitting machines were shipped in 2004 (+21%) with Asia being the main destination (77%), followed by Europe with a market share of 20%.
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