Cotton pile fabric, warp trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cotton pile fabric, warp was worth $87.8 million in 2024, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $87.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $96.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $101.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $109.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $80.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $101.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $110.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $108.0M | 4.7K t |
Top cotton pile fabric, warp exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by China and the Czech Republic. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 71 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $24.4M | 28% |
| China | $17.5M | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $10.2M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $9.9M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 3% |
| France | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 2.7% |
| India | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 126 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.4M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $9.3M | 11% |
| France | $8.1M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $3.6M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 3.9% |
| Algeria | $3.1M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 3.5% |
| China | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $25.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $51.65 per kg and China $14.11 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 5801.27: Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806. HS 5801 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cotton pile fabric, warp?
Italy exported $24.4 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and the Czech Republic (12%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cotton pile fabric, warp?
The United States imported $10.4 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (11%) and Italy (11%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cotton pile fabric, warp?
It was worth $87.8 million in 2024, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $110.1 million. 71 countries reported exports and 126 reported imports.
What is the average price of cotton pile fabric, warp per kg?
The world average declared value was about $25.85 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $51.65 per kg and China $14.11 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 pile fabric, warp?
The HS code for cotton pile fabric, warp is subheading 5801.27, in chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5801 page.
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