Bleached light plain cotton fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bleached light plain cotton fabric was worth $252.7 million in 2024, about 25.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $252.7M | 25.9K t |
| 2023 | $224.0M | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $264.2M | 26.6K t |
| 2021 | $214.4M | 23.9K t |
| 2020 | $203.2M | 25.0K t |
| 2019 | $211.1M | 25.0K t |
| 2018 | $257.5M | 30.8K t |
| 2017 | $225.4M | 27.6K t |
Top bleached light plain cotton fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by China (41%), India (15%) and Pakistan (12%). 87 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 69%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $103.9M | 41% |
| India | $38.4M | 15% |
| Pakistan | $31.0M | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | $13.1M | 5.2% |
| Portugal | $12.9M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $10.6M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $8.3M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $7.9M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $4.6M | 1.8% |
| Russia | $2.8M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Morocco is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Spain and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 178 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $25.4M | 10% |
| Spain | $16.8M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $15.7M | 6.2% |
| Poland | $15.2M | 6% |
| United States | $13.8M | 5.5% |
| Mauritania | $12.0M | 4.8% |
| Algeria | $11.5M | 4.6% |
| Russia | $11.4M | 4.5% |
| Bangladesh | $7.4M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.7M | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $6.6M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $6.4M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $22.58 per kg and Uzbekistan $5.87 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.
Related product types
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- Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
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- Bleached light twill cotton fabric
- Bleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Dyed light plain cotton fabric
- Dyed medium plain cotton fabric
- Dyed light twill cotton fabric
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The shipment records behind Bleached light plain cotton fabric (HS 5208.21) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5208.21: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2. HS 5208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bleached light plain cotton fabric?
China exported $103.9 million in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by India (15%) and Pakistan (12%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bleached light plain cotton fabric?
Morocco imported $25.4 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Spain (7%) and Italy (6%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bleached light plain cotton fabric?
It was worth $252.7 million in 2024, about 25.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $264.2 million. 87 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of bleached light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $22.58 per kg and Uzbekistan $5.87 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for bleached light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for bleached light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.21, in chapter 52 (cotton). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5208 page.
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