Artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured was worth $52.9 million in 2024, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 47% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $52.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $50.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $57.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $66.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $53.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $79.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $104.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $100.5M | 10.0K t |
Top artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Italy and Turkey. The top three supply 75% between them, out of 67 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.4M | 37% |
| Italy | $11.1M | 21% |
| Turkey | $9.2M | 18% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| France | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| India | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $990K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $917K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $832K | 1.6% |
| United States | $806K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $588K | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Bangladesh is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 116 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $8.6M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $6.6M | 12% |
| United States | $5.4M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $4.5M | 8.5% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 4.3% |
| France | $2.3M | 4.3% |
| China | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Colombia | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Cambodia | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $1.2M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.30 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $33.66 per kg and India $7.35 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 5516.43: Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. HS 5516 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured?
China exported $19.4 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Italy (21%) and Turkey (17%). In all, 67 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured?
Bangladesh imported $8.6 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (12%) and the United States (10%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured?
It was worth $52.9 million in 2024, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 47% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $104.6 million. 67 countries reported exports and 116 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.30 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $33.66 per kg and India $7.35 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured?
The HS code for artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured is subheading 5516.43, in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5516 page.
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