Kitchen linen (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in kitchen linen (other) was worth $433.7 million in 2024, about 44.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 223% since 2017, and up 151% 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 | $433.7M | 44.5K t |
| 2023 | $172.7M | 23.0K t |
| 2022 | $171.2M | 24.9K t |
| 2021 | $141.5M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $180.9M | 30.3K t |
| 2019 | $144.2M | 19.1K t |
| 2018 | $144.5M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $134.3M | 17.1K t |
Top kitchen linen (other) exporting countries
Russia is the largest exporter with 57% of world exports, followed by China and Pakistan. The top three supply 78% between them, out of 162 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $247.4M | 57% |
| China | $63.5M | 15% |
| Pakistan | $26.1M | 6% |
| Turkey | $11.2M | 2.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $10.5M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $9.9M | 2.3% |
| India | $8.7M | 2% |
| United States | $7.4M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $4.3M | 1% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.9M | 0.9% |
| France | $3.9M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Kazakhstan (58%), the United States (6%) and France (3%). 212 countries imported it, and the top three take 66% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $251.2M | 58% |
| United States | $25.3M | 5.8% |
| France | $11.1M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $10.4M | 2.4% |
| Philippines | $8.1M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $7.8M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 1.3% |
| Cambodia | $4.4M | 1% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 1% |
| Australia | $4.3M | 1% |
| Malaysia | $4.1M | 1% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 0.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $14.02 per kg and the Dominican Republic $3.77 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 6302.99: Toilet and kitchen linen: of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres). HS 6302 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most kitchen linen (other)?
Russia exported $247.4 million in 2024, 57% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and Pakistan (6%). In all, 162 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most kitchen linen (other)?
Kazakhstan imported $251.2 million in 2024, 58% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and France (3%). The top three importers together take 66%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in kitchen linen (other)?
It was worth $433.7 million in 2024, about 44.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 223% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 162 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of kitchen linen (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $14.02 per kg and the Dominican Republic $3.77 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 kitchen linen (other)?
The HS code for kitchen linen (other) is subheading 6302.99, in chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6302 page.
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