Felt and non-woven garments trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in felt and non-woven garments was worth $2.65 billion in 2024, about 326.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $2.65B | 326.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.42B | 289.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.09B | 360.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.36B | 516.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.46B | 884.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.52B | 307.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.33B | 293.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.07B | 265.3K t |
Top felt and non-woven garments exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 39% of world exports, followed by Mexico and Vietnam. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 168 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.04B | 39% |
| Mexico | $227.4M | 8.6% |
| Vietnam | $215.2M | 8.1% |
| Cambodia | $183.0M | 6.9% |
| Honduras | $163.0M | 6.2% |
| United States | $104.4M | 3.9% |
| Myanmar | $87.5M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $62.1M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $53.0M | 2% |
| Germany | $51.2M | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $38.6M | 1.5% |
| Bangladesh | $33.9M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (34%), Mexico (9%) and Germany (5%). 218 countries imported it, and the top three take 48% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $890.7M | 34% |
| Mexico | $227.8M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $141.5M | 5.3% |
| France | $135.8M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $99.0M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $83.6M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $62.9M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $61.5M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $60.0M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $58.6M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $56.0M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $48.5M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $15.47 per kg and China $6.32 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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The shipment records behind Felt and non-woven garments (HS 6210.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6210.10: Garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted). HS 6210 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most felt and non-woven garments?
China exported $1.04 billion in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by Mexico (9%) and Vietnam (8%). In all, 168 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most felt and non-woven garments?
The United States imported $890.7 million in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (9%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in felt and non-woven garments?
It was worth $2.65 billion in 2024, about 326.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $16.46 billion. 168 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of felt and non-woven garments per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $15.47 per kg and China $6.32 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for felt and non-woven garments?
The HS code for felt and non-woven garments is subheading 6210.10, in chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6210 page.
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