Heavy nonwoven natural fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in heavy nonwoven natural fabric was worth $1.25 billion in 2024, about 264.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $1.25B | 264.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.19B | 240.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.22B | 226.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.27B | 251.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.12B | 229.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.03B | 206.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.05B | 204.0K t |
| 2017 | $972.1M | 206.9K t |
Top heavy nonwoven natural fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by Japan and Germany. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 102 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $395.5M | 32% |
| Japan | $160.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $148.3M | 12% |
| Slovenia | $86.6M | 7% |
| United States | $84.3M | 6.8% |
| France | $34.1M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $32.9M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $30.1M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $29.8M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $28.6M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $22.9M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $21.5M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 192 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $164.5M | 13% |
| China | $100.6M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $75.8M | 6.1% |
| Vietnam | $63.2M | 5.1% |
| France | $54.0M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $52.3M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $40.5M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $39.8M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $38.6M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $35.5M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $34.3M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $32.1M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $8.61 per kg and China $3.24 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 5603.93: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2). HS 5603 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
China exported $395.5 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Japan (13%) and Germany (12%). In all, 102 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The United States imported $164.5 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of China (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
It was worth $1.25 billion in 2024, about 264.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.27 billion. 102 countries reported exports and 192 reported imports.
What is the average price of heavy nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $8.61 per kg and China $3.24 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for heavy nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.93, in chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5603 page.
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