Handkerchiefs (other materials) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in handkerchiefs (other materials) was worth $76.7 million in 2024, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $76.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $77.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $71.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $63.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $64.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $87.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $93.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $92.9M | 4.6K t |
Top handkerchiefs (other materials) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by France and Italy. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 117 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.3M | 50% |
| France | $11.3M | 15% |
| Italy | $9.7M | 13% |
| Singapore | $3.8M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| United States | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $937K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $849K | 1.1% |
| India | $800K | 1% |
| Portugal | $516K | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of the Philippines and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 183 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.2M | 19% |
| Philippines | $9.7M | 13% |
| Japan | $5.3M | 7% |
| Malaysia | $4.1M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 4.4% |
| France | $2.6M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| China | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Nigeria | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $399.79 per kg and Thailand $4.15 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 6213.90: Handkerchiefs: of textile materials other than cotton (not knitted or crocheted). HS 6213 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most handkerchiefs (other materials)?
China exported $38.3 million in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by France (15%) and Italy (13%). In all, 117 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most handkerchiefs (other materials)?
The United States imported $14.2 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of the Philippines (13%) and Japan (7%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in handkerchiefs (other materials)?
It was worth $76.7 million in 2024, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $93.6 million. 117 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of handkerchiefs (other materials) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $399.79 per kg and Thailand $4.15 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 handkerchiefs (other materials)?
The HS code for handkerchiefs (other materials) is subheading 6213.90, 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 6213 page.
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