Machine-made lace (natural) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in machine-made lace (natural) was worth $136.5 million in 2024, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 50% 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 | $136.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $135.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $202.4M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $216.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $152.2M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $184.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $261.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $271.2M | 16.4K t |
Top machine-made lace (natural) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 52% of world exports, followed by France and Turkey. The top three supply 66% between them, out of 111 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.4M | 52% |
| France | $9.6M | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $8.5M | 6.3% |
| Hong Kong | $6.6M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 3.3% |
| India | $4.1M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Sri Lanka is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Morocco and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 174 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $24.5M | 18% |
| Morocco | $10.7M | 7.8% |
| India | $7.8M | 5.7% |
| Cambodia | $6.9M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $5.7M | 4.2% |
| Ghana | $5.6M | 4.1% |
| Bangladesh | $5.5M | 4% |
| Indonesia | $5.3M | 3.9% |
| France | $4.7M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $3.7M | 2.7% |
| China | $3.3M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $79.74 per kg and India $8.24 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 5804.29: Lace: mechanically made, of textile materials, (other than man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06). HS 5804 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most machine-made lace (natural)?
China exported $71.4 million in 2024, 52% of the world total, followed by France (7%) and Turkey (6%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most machine-made lace (natural)?
Sri Lanka imported $24.5 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Morocco (8%) and India (6%). 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 machine-made lace (natural)?
It was worth $136.5 million in 2024, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 50% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $271.2 million. 111 countries reported exports and 174 reported imports.
What is the average price of machine-made lace (natural) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $79.74 per kg and India $8.24 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 machine-made lace (natural)?
The HS code for machine-made lace (natural) is subheading 5804.29, in chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5804 page.
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