Headgear (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in headgear (other) was worth $529.0 million in 2024, about 32.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% 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 | $529.0M | 32.1K t |
| 2023 | $534.2M | 34.2K t |
| 2022 | $606.9M | 30.8K t |
| 2021 | $531.5M | 26.6K t |
| 2020 | $438.2M | 22.7K t |
| 2019 | $427.2M | 27.3K t |
| 2018 | $425.5M | 28.7K t |
| 2017 | $418.1M | 26.4K t |
Top headgear (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (53%), Malaysia (10%) and Italy (5%). 163 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 68%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $282.4M | 53% |
| Malaysia | $51.8M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $26.7M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $25.8M | 4.9% |
| United States | $18.7M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $12.4M | 2.4% |
| France | $11.8M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $10.8M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $7.0M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $6.3M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $4.2M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Singapore is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Russia and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $64.5M | 12% |
| Russia | $39.2M | 7.4% |
| United States | $27.2M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $23.5M | 4.4% |
| Australia | $23.0M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $22.0M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $20.1M | 3.8% |
| France | $17.5M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $15.4M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $13.3M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $11.3M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $11.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $16.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $148.06 per kg and China $10.94 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 6506.99: Headgear: (other than safety headgear), (of materials other than rubber or plastic), whether or not lined or trimmed. HS 6506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most headgear (other)?
China exported $282.4 million in 2024, 53% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (10%) and Italy (5%). In all, 163 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most headgear (other)?
Singapore imported $64.5 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Russia (7%) and the United States (5%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in headgear (other)?
It was worth $529.0 million in 2024, about 32.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $606.9 million. 163 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of headgear (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $16.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $148.06 per kg and China $10.94 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 headgear (other)?
The HS code for headgear (other) is subheading 6506.99, in chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6506 page.
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