Combed wool yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in combed wool yarn was worth $1.09 billion in 2024, about 53.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 25% since 2017, and down 19% 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 | $1.09B | 53.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.36B | 62.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.38B | 68.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.26B | 62.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.11B | 54.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.57B | 70.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.67B | 77.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.45B | 76.9K t |
Top combed wool yarn exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by Italy and India. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 100 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $200.0M | 18% |
| Italy | $189.2M | 17% |
| India | $91.7M | 8.4% |
| Romania | $83.5M | 7.6% |
| Czech Republic | $80.5M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $78.1M | 7.1% |
| Bulgaria | $68.4M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $63.0M | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $30.5M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $29.5M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $28.2M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $15.2M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 137 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $212.7M | 19% |
| Germany | $108.9M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $55.8M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $55.6M | 5.1% |
| United States | $53.2M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $53.1M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $46.2M | 4.2% |
| Romania | $36.2M | 3.3% |
| China | $34.2M | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $33.1M | 3% |
| Denmark | $29.9M | 2.7% |
| Bangladesh | $28.2M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $30.79 per kg and India $13.82 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 5107: Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale. HS 5107 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most combed wool yarn?
China exported $200.0 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Italy (17%) and India (8%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most combed wool yarn?
Italy imported $212.7 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in combed wool yarn?
It was worth $1.09 billion in 2024, about 53.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.67 billion. 100 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of combed wool yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $30.79 per kg and India $13.82 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 combed wool yarn?
The HS code for combed wool yarn is heading 5107, 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 5107 page.
How can I find combed wool yarn buyers and suppliers?
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