Linen fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in linen fabric was worth $2.36 billion in 2024, about 114.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 132% since 2017, and up 20% 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 | $2.36B | 114.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.96B | 93.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.93B | 106.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.64B | 90.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.11B | 62.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.45B | 82.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.41B | 77.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.02B | 58.4K t |
Top linen fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 63% of world exports, followed by Italy and India. The top three supply 75% between them, out of 128 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.48B | 63% |
| Italy | $204.3M | 8.6% |
| India | $80.0M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $70.5M | 3% |
| Belgium | $69.7M | 3% |
| Turkey | $66.3M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $50.6M | 2.1% |
| Belarus | $48.7M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $41.0M | 1.7% |
| France | $35.6M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $31.6M | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $26.8M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Bangladesh is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Morocco. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 187 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $548.8M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $234.3M | 9.9% |
| Morocco | $180.1M | 7.6% |
| Indonesia | $143.6M | 6.1% |
| United States | $128.7M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $110.1M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $95.3M | 4% |
| Cambodia | $76.0M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $75.3M | 3.2% |
| India | $63.0M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $52.0M | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $42.5M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.60 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $48.94 per kg and Belarus $14.48 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 5309: Woven fabrics of flax. HS 5309 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most linen fabric?
China exported $1.48 billion in 2024, 63% of the world total, followed by Italy (9%) and India (3%). In all, 128 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most linen fabric?
Bangladesh imported $548.8 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (10%) and Morocco (8%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in linen fabric?
It was worth $2.36 billion in 2024, about 114.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 132% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 128 countries reported exports and 187 reported imports.
What is the average price of linen fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.60 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $48.94 per kg and Belarus $14.48 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 linen fabric?
The HS code for linen fabric is heading 5309, 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 5309 page.
How can I find linen fabric buyers and suppliers?
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