Jute fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in jute fabric was worth $228.0 million in 2024, about 94.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $228.0M | 94.4K t |
| 2023 | $239.8M | 105.7K t |
| 2022 | $292.6M | 95.8K t |
| 2021 | $238.7M | 100.5K t |
| 2020 | $195.9M | 84.6K t |
| 2019 | $229.6M | 110.1K t |
| 2018 | $222.1M | 112.3K t |
| 2017 | $233.2M | 119.7K t |
Top jute fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by India (34%), Bangladesh (34%) and Nepal (16%). 106 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 84%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $78.4M | 34% |
| Bangladesh | $77.6M | 34% |
| Nepal | $35.9M | 16% |
| China | $12.1M | 5.3% |
| Pakistan | $6.1M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 1% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.3M | 1% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 0.6% |
| United States | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $991K | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 36% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the Netherlands. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 57% across 178 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $82.4M | 36% |
| United States | $37.0M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $10.2M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $9.0M | 4% |
| China | $7.0M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6.6M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.2M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $5.1M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.9M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 1.6% |
| Australia | $3.6M | 1.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.4M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.59 per kg and Bangladesh $1.82 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 5310: Woven fabrics of jute, other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303. HS 5310 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most jute fabric?
India exported $78.4 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Bangladesh (34%) and Nepal (16%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most jute fabric?
India imported $82.4 million in 2024, 36% of world imports, ahead of the United States (16%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three importers together take 57%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in jute fabric?
It was worth $228.0 million in 2024, about 94.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $292.6 million. 106 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of jute fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.59 per kg and Bangladesh $1.82 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 jute fabric?
The HS code for jute fabric is heading 5310, in chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5310 page.
How can I find jute fabric buyers and suppliers?
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