Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric was worth $2.64 billion in 2024, about 561.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and up 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 | $2.64B | 561.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.61B | 514.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.79B | 542.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.85B | 585.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.40B | 529.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.39B | 533.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.42B | 509.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.28B | 492.7K t |
Top heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by the United States and China. The top three supply 42% between them, out of 114 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $389.2M | 15% |
| United States | $371.0M | 14% |
| China | $335.1M | 13% |
| Italy | $214.0M | 8.1% |
| Luxembourg | $110.9M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $101.2M | 3.8% |
| France | $87.3M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $87.3M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $87.2M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $79.6M | 3% |
| Japan | $76.0M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $61.4M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (8%), Germany (7%) and China (5%). 199 countries imported it, and the top three take 21% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $222.6M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $186.5M | 7.1% |
| China | $138.4M | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $135.3M | 5.1% |
| France | $134.1M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $114.8M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $101.6M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $97.2M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $87.6M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $74.9M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $62.2M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $57.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.00 per kg and China $2.77 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 5603.13: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, 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 synthetic fabric?
Germany exported $389.2 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by the United States (14%) and China (13%). In all, 114 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The United States imported $222.6 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and China (5%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
It was worth $2.64 billion in 2024, about 561.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.85 billion. 114 countries reported exports and 199 reported imports.
What is the average price of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.00 per kg and China $2.77 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 nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.13, 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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