Carded wool fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carded wool fabric was worth $837.6 million in 2024, about 30.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $837.6M | 30.9K t |
| 2023 | $973.8M | 35.1K t |
| 2022 | $950.8M | 34.3K t |
| 2021 | $879.8M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $801.9M | 27.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.07B | 38.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.16B | 41.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.10B | 41.3K t |
Top carded wool fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (44%), China (15%) and the United Kingdom (10%). 116 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 70%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $372.8M | 45% |
| China | $124.3M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $87.0M | 10% |
| Japan | $30.7M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $27.7M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $22.1M | 2.6% |
| France | $18.8M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $16.0M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $13.9M | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $13.9M | 1.7% |
| Norway | $11.7M | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $9.0M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (10%), Morocco (8%) and Vietnam (7%). 151 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $81.3M | 9.7% |
| Morocco | $69.8M | 8.3% |
| Vietnam | $58.2M | 7% |
| Romania | $48.9M | 5.8% |
| France | $48.4M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $43.4M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $34.4M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $33.3M | 4% |
| South Korea | $32.4M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $28.3M | 3.4% |
| United States | $27.6M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $17.5M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $27.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $53.93 per kg and China $11.80 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 5111: Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair. HS 5111 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carded wool fabric?
Italy exported $372.8 million in 2024, 44% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and the United Kingdom (10%). In all, 116 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carded wool fabric?
China imported $81.3 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Morocco (8%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carded wool fabric?
It was worth $837.6 million in 2024, about 30.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.16 billion. 116 countries reported exports and 151 reported imports.
What is the average price of carded wool fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $27.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $53.93 per kg and China $11.80 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 carded wool fabric?
The HS code for carded wool fabric is heading 5111, in chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5111 page.
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