Cotton waste (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cotton waste (other types) was worth $344.9 million in 2024, about 298.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 26% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $344.9M | 298.7K t |
| 2023 | $354.3M | 272.5K t |
| 2022 | $357.5M | 294.6K t |
| 2021 | $345.0M | 315.5K t |
| 2020 | $317.2M | 306.7K t |
| 2019 | $291.4M | 311.7K t |
| 2018 | $356.5M | 309.8K t |
| 2017 | $467.2M | 393.4K t |
Top cotton waste (other types) exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Germany. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 107 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $85.7M | 25% |
| Turkey | $80.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $30.4M | 8.8% |
| Pakistan | $26.6M | 7.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $23.2M | 6.7% |
| Indonesia | $9.9M | 2.9% |
| United States | $8.1M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $7.8M | 2.3% |
| France | $7.6M | 2.2% |
| Bangladesh | $7.2M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $6.8M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $5.7M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Turkey. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 151 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $49.9M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $43.4M | 13% |
| Turkey | $27.5M | 8% |
| Taiwan | $21.8M | 6.3% |
| United States | $19.6M | 5.7% |
| Pakistan | $19.2M | 5.6% |
| France | $17.9M | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $15.6M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $15.1M | 4.4% |
| India | $14.1M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $11.4M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $11.2M | 3.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.92 per kg and Brazil $0.82 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 5202.99: Cotton: waste other than garnetted stock and yarn (including thread) waste. HS 5202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cotton waste (other types)?
India exported $85.7 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Turkey (23%) and Germany (9%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cotton waste (other types)?
Germany imported $49.9 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (13%) and Turkey (8%). 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 waste (other types)?
It was worth $344.9 million in 2024, about 298.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 26% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $467.2 million. 107 countries reported exports and 151 reported imports.
What is the average price of cotton waste (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.92 per kg and Brazil $0.82 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 waste (other types)?
The HS code for cotton waste (other types) is subheading 5202.99, in chapter 52 (cotton). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5202 page.
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