Handbag (plastic or textile) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in handbag (plastic or textile) was worth $15.55 billion in 2024, about 685.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $15.55B | 685.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.19B | 597.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.08B | 597.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.99B | 490.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.69B | 478.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.48B | 613.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.13B | 625.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.81B | 626.8K t |
Top handbag (plastic or textile) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by France and Italy. The top three supply 70% between them, out of 199 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.28B | 34% |
| France | $3.40B | 22% |
| Italy | $2.24B | 14% |
| Cambodia | $970.3M | 6.2% |
| Vietnam | $570.3M | 3.7% |
| India | $428.0M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $397.7M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $247.2M | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $215.0M | 1.4% |
| Myanmar | $206.8M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $196.8M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $136.7M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of China and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 218 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.97B | 13% |
| China | $1.59B | 10% |
| France | $914.9M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $893.6M | 5.8% |
| Hong Kong | $787.8M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $704.9M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $658.3M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $557.5M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $553.7M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $508.9M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $373.3M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $360.2M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $22.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $632.18 per kg and India $6.16 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials. HS 4202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most handbag (plastic or textile)?
China exported $5.28 billion in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by France (22%) and Italy (14%). In all, 199 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most handbag (plastic or textile)?
The United States imported $1.97 billion in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and France (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 handbag (plastic or textile)?
It was worth $15.55 billion in 2024, about 685.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 58% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 199 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $22.69 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $632.18 per kg and India $6.16 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 handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22, in chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4202 page.
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