Blended wool yarn for retail trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in blended wool yarn for retail was worth $257.4 million in 2024, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $257.4M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $241.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $223.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $268.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $209.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $198.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $209.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $189.4M | 8.7K t |
Top blended wool yarn for retail exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (21%), Peru (18%) and China (10%). 109 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $54.8M | 21% |
| Peru | $47.1M | 18% |
| China | $26.0M | 10% |
| Turkey | $24.0M | 9.3% |
| Sweden | $20.4M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $18.6M | 7.2% |
| Romania | $16.2M | 6.3% |
| Norway | $15.8M | 6.2% |
| Switzerland | $4.1M | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $3.1M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 1.1% |
| India | $2.6M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Norway is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Denmark. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 44% across 157 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $51.9M | 20% |
| Germany | $38.6M | 15% |
| Denmark | $22.7M | 8.8% |
| Sweden | $20.6M | 8% |
| United States | $18.4M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10.8M | 4.2% |
| Finland | $8.5M | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $7.5M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $7.3M | 2.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $7.2M | 2.8% |
| France | $6.2M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $6.0M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $17.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $42.73 per kg and China $5.21 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 5109.90: Yarn: of wool or of fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale. HS 5109 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most blended wool yarn for retail?
Italy exported $54.8 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Peru (18%) and China (10%). In all, 109 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most blended wool yarn for retail?
Norway imported $51.9 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (15%) and Denmark (9%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in blended wool yarn for retail?
It was worth $257.4 million in 2024, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $268.7 million. 109 countries reported exports and 157 reported imports.
What is the average price of blended wool yarn for retail per kg?
The world average declared value was about $17.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $42.73 per kg and China $5.21 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 blended wool yarn for retail?
The HS code for blended wool yarn for retail is subheading 5109.90, 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 5109 page.
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