Light carded wool fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in light carded wool fabric was worth $109.9 million in 2024, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $109.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $129.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $117.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $104.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $106.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $125.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $152.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $140.5M | 2.8K t |
Top light carded wool fabric exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 44% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and China. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 81 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $48.6M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $16.0M | 15% |
| China | $8.6M | 7.8% |
| Japan | $5.2M | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $4.0M | 3.6% |
| United States | $4.0M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 2% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| Romania | $1.2M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (12%), Romania (7%) and Turkey (6%). 115 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.6M | 12% |
| Romania | $8.2M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $6.4M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $5.0M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $4.8M | 4.4% |
| France | $3.8M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 3.4% |
| United States | $3.6M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $3.1M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| India | $2.6M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $54.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $83.12 per kg and China $22.49 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 5111.11: Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 300g/m2. HS 5111 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most light carded wool fabric?
Italy exported $48.6 million in 2024, 44% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and China (8%). In all, 81 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most light carded wool fabric?
China imported $12.6 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Romania (7%) and Turkey (6%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in light carded wool fabric?
It was worth $109.9 million in 2024, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $152.5 million. 81 countries reported exports and 115 reported imports.
What is the average price of light carded wool fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $54.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $83.12 per kg and China $22.49 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 light carded wool fabric?
The HS code for light carded wool fabric is subheading 5111.11, in chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5111 page.
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