Carded wool yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carded wool yarn was worth $525.0 million in 2024, about 43.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% 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 | $525.0M | 43.9K t |
| 2023 | $518.9M | 41.9K t |
| 2022 | $519.5M | 44.3K t |
| 2021 | $498.3M | 40.6K t |
| 2020 | $443.2M | 35.7K t |
| 2019 | $633.1M | 51.3K t |
| 2018 | $693.6M | 57.5K t |
| 2017 | $620.7M | 61.0K t |
Top carded wool yarn exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by China and Lithuania. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 91 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $133.4M | 25% |
| China | $118.2M | 23% |
| Lithuania | $83.6M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $28.3M | 5.4% |
| Estonia | $23.5M | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $13.4M | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $12.8M | 2.4% |
| India | $12.2M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $12.0M | 2.3% |
| Mauritius | $12.0M | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $11.0M | 2.1% |
| New Zealand | $10.7M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United Kingdom (13%), Hong Kong (7%) and Denmark (6%). 135 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $67.7M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $38.7M | 7.4% |
| Denmark | $31.3M | 6% |
| Bangladesh | $30.4M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $30.2M | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $27.1M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $25.6M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $17.7M | 3.4% |
| Cambodia | $17.4M | 3.3% |
| United States | $17.2M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $14.6M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $14.2M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $20.62 per kg and Portugal $6.13 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 5106: Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale. HS 5106 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carded wool yarn?
Italy exported $133.4 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by China (23%) and Lithuania (16%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carded wool yarn?
The United Kingdom imported $67.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (7%) and Denmark (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carded wool yarn?
It was worth $525.0 million in 2024, about 43.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $693.6 million. 91 countries reported exports and 135 reported imports.
What is the average price of carded wool yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $20.62 per kg and Portugal $6.13 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 yarn?
The HS code for carded wool yarn is heading 5106, 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 5106 page.
How can I find carded wool yarn buyers and suppliers?
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