Denim blend trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in denim blend was worth $1.60 billion in 2024, about 316.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% 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 | $1.60B | 316.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.48B | 257.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.92B | 294.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.88B | 319.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.35B | 241.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.80B | 314.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.96B | 349.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.63B | 301.1K t |
Top denim blend exporting countries
Exports are led by China (71%), India (8%) and Pakistan (7%). 83 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 86%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.14B | 71% |
| India | $123.1M | 7.7% |
| Pakistan | $118.8M | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $62.5M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $43.8M | 2.7% |
| United States | $20.5M | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $20.3M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $13.5M | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $11.9M | 0.7% |
| Mexico | $8.3M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 0.4% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bangladesh (32%), Vietnam (12%) and Mexico (10%). 136 countries imported it, and the top three take 53% of the value.
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $11.42 per kg and Vietnam $4.44 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 5211.42: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, denim. HS 5211 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most denim blend?
China exported $1.14 billion in 2024, 71% of the world total, followed by India (8%) and Pakistan (7%). In all, 83 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most denim blend?
Bangladesh imported $510.4 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (12%) and Mexico (10%). The top three importers together take 53%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in denim blend?
It was worth $1.60 billion in 2024, about 316.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.96 billion. 83 countries reported exports and 136 reported imports.
What is the average price of denim blend per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $11.42 per kg and Vietnam $4.44 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 denim blend?
The HS code for denim blend is subheading 5211.42, 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 5211 page.
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