Card clothing for textile machines trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in card clothing for textile machines was worth $241.0 million in 2024, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017, and down 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 | $241.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $276.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $248.6M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $236.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $187.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $182.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $208.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $179.5M | 10.0K t |
Top card clothing for textile machines exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (25%), Switzerland (25%) and China (12%). 65 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $59.4M | 25% |
| Switzerland | $59.4M | 25% |
| China | $29.5M | 12% |
| Belgium | $19.8M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $18.7M | 7.8% |
| India | $15.8M | 6.6% |
| Czech Republic | $11.0M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $5.7M | 2.4% |
| United States | $3.9M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (13%), Turkey (9%) and Germany (8%). 130 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.7M | 13% |
| Turkey | $22.7M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $19.1M | 7.9% |
| Pakistan | $19.0M | 7.9% |
| Bangladesh | $17.7M | 7.3% |
| Vietnam | $15.3M | 6.4% |
| India | $15.0M | 6.2% |
| Switzerland | $11.3M | 4.7% |
| United States | $10.8M | 4.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $8.4M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $8.3M | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $7.9M | 3.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $48.47 per kg and China $7.79 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 8448.31: Machines, card clothing: parts and accessories. HS 8448 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most card clothing for textile machines?
Germany exported $59.4 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (25%) and China (12%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most card clothing for textile machines?
China imported $30.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in card clothing for textile machines?
It was worth $241.0 million in 2024, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $276.3 million. 65 countries reported exports and 130 reported imports.
What is the average price of card clothing for textile machines per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $48.47 per kg and China $7.79 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 card clothing for textile machines?
The HS code for card clothing for textile machines is subheading 8448.31, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8448 page.
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