Bolting cloth trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bolting cloth was worth $337.6 million in 2024, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% 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 | $337.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $334.5M | 24.2K t |
| 2022 | $337.0M | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $336.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $294.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $347.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $361.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $349.2M | 11.6K t |
Top bolting cloth exporting countries
Exports are led by Switzerland (29%), China (16%) and Romania (13%). 80 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 58%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $98.8M | 29% |
| China | $53.1M | 16% |
| Romania | $45.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $29.0M | 8.6% |
| Thailand | $24.6M | 7.3% |
| Japan | $20.6M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $12.2M | 3.6% |
| France | $9.9M | 3% |
| United States | $7.3M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $4.6M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $3.9M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Germany (10%) and China (9%). 177 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $35.0M | 10% |
| China | $29.5M | 8.8% |
| Switzerland | $24.5M | 7.3% |
| Poland | $12.2M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $10.8M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $10.6M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $9.8M | 2.9% |
| India | $9.5M | 2.8% |
| France | $9.4M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $9.3M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $7.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $36.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $136.54 per kg and China $13.51 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 5911.20: Textile products and articles for technical uses: bolting cloth, whether or not made up. HS 5911 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bolting cloth?
Switzerland exported $98.8 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by China (16%) and Romania (13%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bolting cloth?
The United States imported $42.9 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and China (9%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bolting cloth?
It was worth $337.6 million in 2024, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $361.2 million. 80 countries reported exports and 177 reported imports.
What is the average price of bolting cloth per kg?
The world average declared value was about $36.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $136.54 per kg and China $13.51 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 bolting cloth?
The HS code for bolting cloth is subheading 5911.20, in chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5911 page.
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