Written and reviewed by Frank, Founder of YouTricot Published: August 4, 2026 Frank has 20 years of knitwear manufacturing and operational experience across Prato, Italy, and Dalang, Dongguan, China. His work focuses on premium knitwear OEM/ODM, product development, factory quotation review and international sourcing risk. A sweater quoted at USD 18.00 EXW may appear cheaper than one quoted at USD 18.70 FOB. However, after adding factory pickup, export clearance, origin handling, freight and insurance, both options may reach the same cost before the goods even arrive at the destination port. This is why professional buyers should never compare EXW, FOB and CIF unit prices directly. The correct approach is to convert every knitwear factory quotation to the same destination, cost scope and number of sellable units. Only then can buyers identify which supplier offers the lowest realistic landed cost. Quick Answer When comparing an EXW, FOB or CIF knitwear quotation, calculate: Compa...