Light polyester cotton blend trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in light polyester cotton blend was worth $97.4 million in 2024, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 49% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $97.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $99.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $101.4M | 29.5K t |
| 2021 | $97.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $88.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $114.8M | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $158.5M | 25.4K t |
| 2017 | $192.5M | 24.4K t |
Top light polyester cotton blend exporting countries
Exports are led by China (43%), Pakistan (9%) and Italy (7%). 71 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 58%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.5M | 43% |
| Pakistan | $8.5M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 7% |
| Slovenia | $4.5M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $3.9M | 4% |
| Thailand | $3.8M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $3.6M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 3.1% |
| Chile | $2.9M | 3% |
| Romania | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| India | $2.0M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Chile (13%), Bangladesh (9%) and Italy (9%). 127 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $13.0M | 13% |
| Bangladesh | $9.1M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $8.5M | 8.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $5.4M | 5.6% |
| Cambodia | $5.0M | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $4.5M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 4.6% |
| China | $4.2M | 4.3% |
| Morocco | $3.6M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $3.4M | 3.5% |
| France | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Bolivia | $2.5M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $32.03 per kg and Vietnam $4.18 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.
Related product types
- Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave
- Light acrylic cotton blend
- Plain weave polyester cotton
- Other weave polyester cotton
- Light acrylic cotton blend, dyed
- Light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured
- Light acrylic cotton blend, multi-coloured
- Light polyester cotton blend, printed
- Light acrylic cotton blend, printed
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The shipment records behind Light polyester cotton blend (HS 5513.13) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5513.13: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached. HS 5513 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most light polyester cotton blend?
China exported $41.5 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by Pakistan (9%) and Italy (7%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most light polyester cotton blend?
Chile imported $13.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (9%) and Italy (9%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in light polyester cotton blend?
It was worth $97.4 million in 2024, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 49% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $192.5 million. 71 countries reported exports and 127 reported imports.
What is the average price of light polyester cotton blend per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $32.03 per kg and Vietnam $4.18 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for light polyester cotton blend?
The HS code for light polyester cotton blend is subheading 5513.13, in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5513 page.
How can I find light polyester cotton blend buyers and suppliers?
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