Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in medium nonwoven synthetic fabric was worth $3.33 billion in 2024, about 857.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $3.33B | 857.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.21B | 783.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.67B | 835.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.30B | 1.01M t |
| 2020 | $4.46B | 1.07M t |
| 2019 | $3.26B | 826.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.23B | 800.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.95B | 744.4K t |
Top medium 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 41% between them, out of 123 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $626.0M | 19% |
| Turkey | $387.6M | 12% |
| United States | $362.4M | 11% |
| Luxembourg | $292.1M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $269.1M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $232.5M | 7% |
| Spain | $111.2M | 3.3% |
| Israel | $107.5M | 3.2% |
| India | $97.8M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $94.1M | 2.8% |
| France | $85.2M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $75.5M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 193 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $475.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $214.7M | 6.5% |
| China | $182.6M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $155.3M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $150.8M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $136.1M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $128.4M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $112.0M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $111.3M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $100.1M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $86.3M | 2.6% |
| France | $83.8M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Luxembourg averaged $8.34 per kg and China $2.70 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 5603.12: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2). HS 5603 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
China exported $626.0 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Turkey (12%) and the United States (11%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The United States imported $475.0 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and China (5%). 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 medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
It was worth $3.33 billion in 2024, about 857.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $4.46 billion. 123 countries reported exports and 193 reported imports.
What is the average price of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Luxembourg averaged $8.34 per kg and China $2.70 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 medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.12, 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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