Dyed cotton fabric (heavy) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dyed cotton fabric (heavy) was worth $98.0 million in 2024, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 60% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $98.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $96.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $127.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $110.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $96.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $116.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $132.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $246.1M | 10.6K t |
Top dyed cotton fabric (heavy) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (26%), Pakistan (24%) and Italy (16%). 82 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 66%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.5M | 26% |
| Pakistan | $23.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $15.2M | 16% |
| France | $5.2M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $4.2M | 4.3% |
| India | $3.6M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Bangladesh is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Morocco. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 138 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $16.0M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $11.6M | 12% |
| Morocco | $6.3M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5.5M | 5.6% |
| Cambodia | $4.9M | 5% |
| China | $4.4M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $3.7M | 3.8% |
| Kenya | $3.3M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| United States | $2.9M | 3% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.8M | 2.8% |
| France | $2.7M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $27.73 per kg and China $6.65 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 5212.23: Fabrics, woven: of cotton, dyed, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52. HS 5212 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dyed cotton fabric (heavy)?
China exported $25.5 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Pakistan (24%) and Italy (16%). In all, 82 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dyed cotton fabric (heavy)?
Bangladesh imported $16.0 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (12%) and Morocco (6%). 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 dyed cotton fabric (heavy)?
It was worth $98.0 million in 2024, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 60% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $246.1 million. 82 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of dyed cotton fabric (heavy) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $27.73 per kg and China $6.65 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 dyed cotton fabric (heavy)?
The HS code for dyed cotton fabric (heavy) is subheading 5212.23, 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 5212 page.
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