Coated or laminated felt trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in coated or laminated felt was worth $324.3 million in 2024, about 79.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and up 17% 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 | $324.3M | 79.9K t |
| 2023 | $276.4M | 75.9K t |
| 2022 | $317.8M | 78.5K t |
| 2021 | $297.1M | 74.8K t |
| 2020 | $256.6M | 68.9K t |
| 2019 | $277.5M | 74.7K t |
| 2018 | $268.9M | 74.6K t |
| 2017 | $256.2M | 69.6K t |
Top coated or laminated felt exporting countries
Exports are led by China (28%), Turkey (15%) and Vietnam (9%). 108 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $89.2M | 28% |
| Turkey | $50.0M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $29.8M | 9.2% |
| United States | $23.4M | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $17.4M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $15.2M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $11.4M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $10.0M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $10.0M | 3.1% |
| Nepal | $8.1M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $6.0M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $5.0M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Indonesia is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Myanmar and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 191 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $41.7M | 13% |
| Myanmar | $19.2M | 5.9% |
| United States | $16.6M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $15.6M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $14.4M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $14.4M | 4.4% |
| Romania | $11.7M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $9.0M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $8.8M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $8.7M | 2.7% |
| France | $8.6M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $13.75 per kg and Turkey $2.41 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 5602.90: Felt: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics). HS 5602 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most coated or laminated felt?
China exported $89.2 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Turkey (15%) and Vietnam (9%). In all, 108 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most coated or laminated felt?
Indonesia imported $41.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Myanmar (6%) and the United States (5%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in coated or laminated felt?
It was worth $324.3 million in 2024, about 79.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 108 countries reported exports and 191 reported imports.
What is the average price of coated or laminated felt per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $13.75 per kg and Turkey $2.41 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 coated or laminated felt?
The HS code for coated or laminated felt is subheading 5602.90, in chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5602 page.
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