Abrasive cloth trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in abrasive cloth was worth $4.95 billion in 2024, about 492.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and up 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.95B | 492.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.88B | 457.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.04B | 494.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.39B | 533.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.55B | 456.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.42B | 454.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.75B | 471.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.41B | 470.0K t |
Top abrasive cloth exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 173 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $775.8M | 16% |
| China | $714.6M | 14% |
| United States | $641.8M | 13% |
| Italy | $229.9M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $221.5M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $219.3M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $211.0M | 4.3% |
| Finland | $192.4M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $177.1M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $158.9M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $126.5M | 2.6% |
| France | $117.5M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (12%), the United States (12%) and Poland (7%). 221 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $597.6M | 12% |
| United States | $593.2M | 12% |
| Poland | $335.0M | 6.8% |
| China | $188.4M | 3.8% |
| France | $162.0M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $160.0M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $155.9M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $143.5M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $135.6M | 2.7% |
| India | $131.0M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $128.0M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $105.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $26.24 per kg and China $4.28 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up. HS 6805 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most abrasive cloth?
Germany exported $775.8 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and the United States (13%). In all, 173 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most abrasive cloth?
Germany imported $597.6 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and Poland (7%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in abrasive cloth?
It was worth $4.95 billion in 2024, about 492.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $5.39 billion. 173 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of abrasive cloth per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $26.24 per kg and China $4.28 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for abrasive cloth?
The HS code for abrasive cloth is heading 6805, in chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 6805 page.
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