Felt machine trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in felt machine was worth $724.8 million in 2024, about 49.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $724.8M | 49.0K t |
| 2023 | $776.7M | 46.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.21B | 65.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.61B | 84.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.76B | 65.0K t |
| 2019 | $935.1M | 49.5K t |
| 2018 | $877.6M | 46.5K t |
| 2017 | $868.8M | 44.4K t |
Top felt machine exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by China and Italy. The top three supply 68% between them, out of 82 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $241.0M | 33% |
| China | $185.3M | 26% |
| Italy | $64.8M | 8.9% |
| Portugal | $63.8M | 8.8% |
| France | $40.9M | 5.7% |
| Austria | $34.5M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $11.7M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $10.8M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $9.4M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $7.4M | 1% |
| Switzerland | $6.2M | 0.9% |
| United States | $6.0M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), Sweden (7%) and India (6%). 153 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $110.5M | 15% |
| Sweden | $53.0M | 7.3% |
| India | $46.3M | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46.1M | 6.4% |
| China | $44.1M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $39.3M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $35.2M | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $33.2M | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $30.1M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $20.6M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $19.1M | 2.6% |
| Finland | $16.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $83.49 per kg and China $5.94 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 8449: Machinery; for manufacture or finishing felt or non-wovens in the piece or in shapes, including machinery for making felt hats, blocks for making hats. HS 8449 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most felt machine?
Germany exported $241.0 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by China (26%) and Italy (9%). In all, 82 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most felt machine?
The United States imported $110.5 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Sweden (7%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in felt machine?
It was worth $724.8 million in 2024, about 49.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $1.76 billion. 82 countries reported exports and 153 reported imports.
What is the average price of felt machine per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Portugal averaged $83.49 per kg and China $5.94 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 machine?
The HS code for felt machine is heading 8449, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; 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 8449 page.
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