Cotton men's shirts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cotton men's shirts was worth $8.69 billion in 2024, about 251.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $8.69B | 251.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.19B | 297.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.28B | 307.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.22B | 227.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.31B | 215.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.70B | 309.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.23B | 287.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.12B | 314.8K t |
Top cotton men's shirts exporting countries
Exports are led by Bangladesh (21%), China (15%) and India (10%). 213 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $1.79B | 21% |
| China | $1.34B | 15% |
| India | $864.6M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $745.4M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $442.1M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $431.1M | 5% |
| Germany | $409.1M | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $307.8M | 3.5% |
| France | $153.1M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $141.3M | 1.6% |
| Cambodia | $139.9M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $136.0M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 224 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.77B | 20% |
| Germany | $804.4M | 9.3% |
| France | $469.5M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $350.1M | 4% |
| Spain | $343.9M | 4% |
| Italy | $341.9M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $339.9M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $336.6M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $301.9M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $234.3M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $218.6M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $189.7M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $34.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $98.62 per kg and China $26.35 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted). HS 6205 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cotton men's shirts?
Bangladesh exported $1.79 billion in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and India (10%). In all, 213 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cotton men's shirts?
The United States imported $1.77 billion in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cotton men's shirts?
It was worth $8.69 billion in 2024, about 251.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $11.23 billion. 213 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $34.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $98.62 per kg and China $26.35 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 shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20, 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 6205 page.
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