Luggage (plastic or textile) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in luggage (plastic or textile) was worth $12.08 billion in 2024, about 1.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 30% 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 | $12.08B | 1.15M t |
| 2023 | $12.37B | 1.14M t |
| 2022 | $12.20B | 946.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.78B | 605.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.65B | 569.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.50B | 1.00M t |
| 2018 | $9.42B | 1.09M t |
| 2017 | $9.26B | 1.13M t |
Top luggage (plastic or textile) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 73% of world exports, followed by France and Thailand. The top three supply 78% between them, out of 190 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.76B | 73% |
| France | $333.6M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $304.0M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $237.2M | 2% |
| Belgium | $230.1M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $214.9M | 1.8% |
| Cambodia | $212.0M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $201.0M | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $192.3M | 1.6% |
| United States | $158.5M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $155.2M | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $125.5M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 220 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.45B | 12% |
| Japan | $753.4M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $609.4M | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $484.1M | 4% |
| Mexico | $473.7M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $426.2M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $405.2M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $380.8M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $370.0M | 3.1% |
| France | $368.7M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $363.4M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $330.5M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $33.57 per kg and China $9.15 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 4202.12: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials. HS 4202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most luggage (plastic or textile)?
China exported $8.76 billion in 2024, 73% of the world total, followed by France (3%) and Thailand (3%). In all, 190 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most luggage (plastic or textile)?
The United States imported $1.45 billion in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Japan (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in luggage (plastic or textile)?
It was worth $12.08 billion in 2024, about 1.15 million tonnes. That is an increase of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $12.37 billion. 190 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of luggage (plastic or textile) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $33.57 per kg and China $9.15 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 luggage (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for luggage (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.12, in chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4202 page.
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