Felt hat blanks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in felt hat blanks was worth $105.0 million in 2024, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 118% since 2017, and down 35% 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 | $105.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $160.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $142.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $81.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $46.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $55.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $53.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $48.1M | 2.8K t |
Top felt hat blanks exporting countries
Exports are led by Portugal (45%), Bolivia (17%) and China (13%). 96 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 74%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $46.9M | 45% |
| Bolivia | $17.5M | 17% |
| China | $13.4M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $7.3M | 6.9% |
| Ukraine | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| Ecuador | $3.4M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| United States | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Colombia | $967K | 0.9% |
| India | $806K | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 50% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and Italy. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 70% across 168 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52.1M | 50% |
| Mexico | $14.8M | 14% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 5.8% |
| India | $3.8M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $2.7M | 2.6% |
| Ecuador | $2.1M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| Colombia | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $22.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $277.58 per kg and China $4.01 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 6501: Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, neither blocked to shape nor with made brims; plateaux and manchons (including slit manchons) of felt. HS 6501 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most felt hat blanks?
Portugal exported $46.9 million in 2024, 45% of the world total, followed by Bolivia (17%) and China (13%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most felt hat blanks?
The United States imported $52.1 million in 2024, 50% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (14%) and Italy (6%). The top three importers together take 70%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in felt hat blanks?
It was worth $105.0 million in 2024, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 118% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $160.4 million. 96 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of felt hat blanks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $22.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $277.58 per kg and China $4.01 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 felt hat blanks?
The HS code for felt hat blanks is heading 6501, in chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 6501 page.
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