Card clothing and technical fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in card clothing and technical fabric was worth $464.8 million in 2024, about 33.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $464.8M | 33.2K t |
| 2023 | $520.8M | 35.3K t |
| 2022 | $489.5M | 30.9K t |
| 2021 | $506.9M | 33.7K t |
| 2020 | $449.4M | 31.1K t |
| 2019 | $527.4M | 34.5K t |
| 2018 | $515.0M | 34.8K t |
| 2017 | $509.7M | 36.6K t |
Top card clothing and technical fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by Israel (21%), Germany (15%) and South Korea (10%). 123 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $98.3M | 21% |
| Germany | $69.0M | 15% |
| South Korea | $48.1M | 10% |
| China | $40.4M | 8.7% |
| United States | $38.9M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $21.0M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $13.8M | 3% |
| Spain | $12.5M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $12.1M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $8.9M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $8.4M | 1.8% |
| India | $8.2M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of China and Singapore. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 190 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $73.1M | 16% |
| China | $37.8M | 8.1% |
| Singapore | $19.8M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $18.4M | 4% |
| Germany | $16.9M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $16.6M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $16.5M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $15.7M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $14.0M | 3% |
| Romania | $13.1M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $12.3M | 2.6% |
| India | $11.5M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $52.01 per kg and China $5.48 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 Card clothing and technical fabric (HS 5911.10) 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 5911.10: Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics used for technical purposes, including rubber impregnated narrow velvet fabrics to cover weaving spindles. HS 5911 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most card clothing and technical fabric?
Israel exported $98.3 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Germany (15%) and South Korea (10%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most card clothing and technical fabric?
The United States imported $73.1 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of China (8%) and Singapore (4%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in card clothing and technical fabric?
It was worth $464.8 million in 2024, about 33.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $527.4 million. 123 countries reported exports and 190 reported imports.
What is the average price of card clothing and technical fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $52.01 per kg and China $5.48 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 card clothing and technical fabric?
The HS code for card clothing and technical fabric is subheading 5911.10, 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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