Dyed cotton fabric (light) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dyed cotton fabric (light) was worth $188.0 million in 2024, about 28.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% since 2017, and up 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 | $188.0M | 28.7K t |
| 2023 | $183.0M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $229.0M | 25.5K t |
| 2021 | $252.5M | 30.9K t |
| 2020 | $173.8M | 27.1K t |
| 2019 | $233.7M | 24.5K t |
| 2018 | $251.7M | 25.8K t |
| 2017 | $237.9M | 26.0K t |
Top dyed cotton fabric (light) exporting countries
The Dominican Republic is the largest exporter with 47% of world exports, followed by China and India. The top three supply 76% between them, out of 86 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $89.2M | 48% |
| China | $43.2M | 23% |
| India | $9.9M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $7.8M | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $6.2M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $5.9M | 3.1% |
| United States | $3.4M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 1.1% |
| France | $1.8M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Haiti is the biggest buyer with 47% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh and Vietnam. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 63% across 138 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Haiti | $88.6M | 47% |
| Bangladesh | $18.5M | 9.9% |
| Vietnam | $11.1M | 5.9% |
| Mauritania | $9.7M | 5.2% |
| Morocco | $4.4M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 2.3% |
| United States | $4.0M | 2.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.4M | 1.8% |
| Philippines | $3.1M | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $3.0M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $431.95 per kg and China $4.07 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 5212.13: Fabrics, woven: of cotton, dyed, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52. HS 5212 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dyed cotton fabric (light)?
The Dominican Republic exported $89.2 million in 2024, 47% of the world total, followed by China (23%) and India (5%). In all, 86 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dyed cotton fabric (light)?
Haiti imported $88.6 million in 2024, 47% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (10%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dyed cotton fabric (light)?
It was worth $188.0 million in 2024, about 28.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $252.5 million. 86 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of dyed cotton fabric (light) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $431.95 per kg and China $4.07 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for dyed cotton fabric (light)?
The HS code for dyed cotton fabric (light) is subheading 5212.13, 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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