Blended carded wool yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in blended carded wool yarn was worth $210.5 million in 2024, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 26% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $210.5M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $221.9M | 20.5K t |
| 2022 | $215.1M | 20.3K t |
| 2021 | $204.8M | 19.8K t |
| 2020 | $196.2M | 18.5K t |
| 2019 | $280.7M | 27.0K t |
| 2018 | $325.5M | 30.9K t |
| 2017 | $282.9M | 34.7K t |
Top blended carded wool yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (26%), China (20%) and Lithuania (16%). 67 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $55.7M | 27% |
| China | $42.7M | 20% |
| Lithuania | $32.8M | 16% |
| Estonia | $15.3M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11.6M | 5.5% |
| Portugal | $9.2M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $9.1M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $3.9M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $3.8M | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $3.6M | 1.7% |
| India | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $3.1M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United Kingdom (17%), Bangladesh (10%) and Denmark (10%). 119 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $35.1M | 17% |
| Bangladesh | $20.4M | 9.7% |
| Denmark | $20.3M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $10.6M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $10.4M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $9.9M | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $9.1M | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $7.8M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 2.5% |
| United States | $5.3M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 2.4% |
| Cambodia | $4.5M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $17.37 per kg and Portugal $5.60 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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The shipment records behind Blended carded wool yarn (HS 5106.20) 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 5106.20: Yarn: of carded wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale. HS 5106 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most blended carded wool yarn?
Italy exported $55.7 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and Lithuania (16%). In all, 67 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most blended carded wool yarn?
The United Kingdom imported $35.1 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (10%) and Denmark (10%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in blended carded wool yarn?
It was worth $210.5 million in 2024, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 26% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $325.5 million. 67 countries reported exports and 119 reported imports.
What is the average price of blended carded wool yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $17.37 per kg and Portugal $5.60 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 blended carded wool yarn?
The HS code for blended carded wool yarn is subheading 5106.20, in chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5106 page.
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