Garnetted cotton waste trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in garnetted cotton waste was worth $71.7 million in 2024, about 71.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017, and up 16% 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 | $71.7M | 71.5K t |
| 2023 | $61.7M | 83.0K t |
| 2022 | $69.7M | 73.4K t |
| 2021 | $51.9M | 64.3K t |
| 2020 | $35.9M | 51.3K t |
| 2019 | $40.5M | 58.1K t |
| 2018 | $48.6M | 67.5K t |
| 2017 | $48.3M | 66.4K t |
Top garnetted cotton waste exporting countries
Exports are led by Pakistan (33%), Turkey (16%) and Brazil (10%). 62 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 60%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $23.8M | 33% |
| Turkey | $11.8M | 16% |
| Brazil | $7.1M | 9.9% |
| United States | $4.0M | 5.6% |
| India | $3.6M | 5% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $2.9M | 4.1% |
| Bangladesh | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (11%), India (10%) and Italy (7%). 106 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.9M | 11% |
| India | $7.5M | 10% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 6.7% |
| Pakistan | $4.4M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 5.9% |
| France | $3.9M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $3.7M | 5.2% |
| United States | $3.5M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 3.8% |
| Bangladesh | $2.7M | 3.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Pakistan averaged $2.28 per kg and Germany $0.66 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 5202.91: Cotton: garnetted stock waste. HS 5202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most garnetted cotton waste?
Pakistan exported $23.8 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Turkey (16%) and Brazil (10%). In all, 62 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most garnetted cotton waste?
Germany imported $7.9 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of India (10%) and Italy (7%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in garnetted cotton waste?
It was worth $71.7 million in 2024, about 71.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 48% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 62 countries reported exports and 106 reported imports.
What is the average price of garnetted cotton waste per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Pakistan averaged $2.28 per kg and Germany $0.66 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 garnetted cotton waste?
The HS code for garnetted cotton waste is subheading 5202.91, 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 5202 page.
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