Multi-color cotton fabric (light) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in multi-color cotton fabric (light) was worth $104.9 million in 2024, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017, and up 25% 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 | $104.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $83.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $81.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $57.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $46.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $64.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $63.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $60.8M | 3.0K t |
Top multi-color cotton fabric (light) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 70% of world exports, followed by Italy and Japan. The top three supply 81% between them, out of 82 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $73.4M | 70% |
| Italy | $8.9M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $2.0M | 2% |
| France | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| India | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $853K | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Bangladesh is the biggest buyer with 41% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Cambodia. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 61% across 130 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $43.5M | 42% |
| Vietnam | $14.8M | 14% |
| Cambodia | $5.7M | 5.4% |
| Myanmar | $3.4M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $2.9M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 2.3% |
| China | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $16.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $57.06 per kg and India $8.21 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 5212.14: Fabrics, woven: of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52. HS 5212 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most multi-color cotton fabric (light)?
China exported $73.4 million in 2024, 70% of the world total, followed by Italy (8%) and Japan (2%). In all, 82 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most multi-color cotton fabric (light)?
Bangladesh imported $43.5 million in 2024, 41% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (14%) and Cambodia (5%). The top three importers together take 61%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in multi-color cotton fabric (light)?
It was worth $104.9 million in 2024, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 82 countries reported exports and 130 reported imports.
What is the average price of multi-color cotton fabric (light) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $16.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $57.06 per kg and India $8.21 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 multi-color cotton fabric (light)?
The HS code for multi-color cotton fabric (light) is subheading 5212.14, in chapter 52 (cotton). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5212 page.
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