Cotton men's briefs trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cotton men's briefs was worth $475.5 million in 2024, about 23.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $475.5M | 23.8K t |
| 2023 | $438.8M | 22.7K t |
| 2022 | $511.8M | 27.3K t |
| 2021 | $488.3M | 24.2K t |
| 2020 | $438.5M | 21.5K t |
| 2019 | $472.2M | 25.7K t |
| 2018 | $490.9M | 26.9K t |
| 2017 | $499.7M | 30.3K t |
Top cotton men's briefs exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Bangladesh. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 143 exporting countries.
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $88.4M | 19% |
| Japan | $54.8M | 12% |
| Germany | $45.1M | 9.5% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $21.1M | 4.4% |
| Chile | $19.0M | 4% |
| France | $18.0M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $17.9M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $13.7M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $12.6M | 2.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $11.4M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $10.5M | 2.2% |
| Philippines | $10.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $19.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $34.16 per kg and Egypt $14.59 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 6207.11: Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted). HS 6207 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cotton men's briefs?
China exported $176.7 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (12%) and Bangladesh (12%). In all, 143 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cotton men's briefs?
The United States imported $88.4 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Japan (12%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cotton men's briefs?
It was worth $475.5 million in 2024, about 23.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $511.8 million. 143 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of cotton men's briefs per kg?
The world average declared value was about $19.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $34.16 per kg and Egypt $14.59 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for cotton men's briefs?
The HS code for cotton men's briefs is subheading 6207.11, in chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6207 page.
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