Light nonwoven synthetic fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in light nonwoven synthetic fabric was worth $2.33 billion in 2024, about 914.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% 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 | $2.33B | 914.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.30B | 853.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.83B | 915.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.20B | 1.32M t |
| 2020 | $2.96B | 1.04M t |
| 2019 | $2.45B | 889.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.59B | 892.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.42B | 881.9K t |
Top light nonwoven synthetic fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by Turkey and the United States. The top three supply 35% between them, out of 114 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $445.8M | 19% |
| Turkey | $191.8M | 8.2% |
| United States | $175.9M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $173.3M | 7.4% |
| Czech Republic | $160.2M | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $125.4M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $120.7M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $100.5M | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $91.2M | 3.9% |
| Denmark | $89.7M | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $87.8M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $65.7M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $231.6M | 9.9% |
| United States | $190.6M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $176.4M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $139.9M | 6% |
| Canada | $100.9M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $82.1M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $80.0M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $78.3M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $77.9M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $76.6M | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $64.0M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $62.9M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.59 per kg and China $1.96 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 5603.11: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2). HS 5603 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most light nonwoven synthetic fabric?
China exported $445.8 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Turkey (8%) and the United States (8%). In all, 114 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most light nonwoven synthetic fabric?
Japan imported $231.6 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in light nonwoven synthetic fabric?
It was worth $2.33 billion in 2024, about 914.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.20 billion. 114 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of light nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.59 per kg and China $1.96 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 light nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for light nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.11, 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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