Heavy cotton blend fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in heavy cotton blend fabric was worth $3.27 billion in 2024, about 530.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% 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 | $3.27B | 530.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.22B | 450.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.92B | 528.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.79B | 561.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.85B | 441.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.72B | 561.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.00B | 600.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.56B | 538.9K t |
Top heavy cotton blend fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by China (61%), India (5%) and Pakistan (5%). 137 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 72%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.99B | 61% |
| India | $177.3M | 5.4% |
| Pakistan | $175.9M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $154.8M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $133.5M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $60.5M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $51.9M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $51.4M | 1.6% |
| France | $40.3M | 1.2% |
| United States | $39.3M | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $38.6M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $36.4M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Bangladesh is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Cambodia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 193 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $798.2M | 24% |
| Vietnam | $378.5M | 12% |
| Cambodia | $220.1M | 6.7% |
| Mexico | $218.2M | 6.7% |
| Colombia | $108.6M | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $102.7M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $79.0M | 2.4% |
| Tunisia | $71.0M | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $70.8M | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $54.3M | 1.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $52.2M | 1.6% |
| China | $51.6M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $16.90 per kg and Vietnam $4.66 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 5211: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2. HS 5211 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most heavy cotton blend fabric?
China exported $1.99 billion in 2024, 61% of the world total, followed by India (5%) and Pakistan (5%). In all, 137 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most heavy cotton blend fabric?
Bangladesh imported $798.2 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (12%) and Cambodia (7%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in heavy cotton blend fabric?
It was worth $3.27 billion in 2024, about 530.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $4.00 billion. 137 countries reported exports and 193 reported imports.
What is the average price of heavy cotton blend fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $16.90 per kg and Vietnam $4.66 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 heavy cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton blend fabric is heading 5211, in chapter 52 (cotton). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5211 page.
How can I find heavy cotton blend fabric buyers and suppliers?
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