Multi-colour heavy twill cotton fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in multi-colour heavy twill cotton fabric was worth $131.4 million in 2024, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $131.4M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $116.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $107.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $124.3M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $78.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $82.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $119.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2017 | $121.1M | 16.3K t |
Top multi-colour heavy twill cotton fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by China (74%), Hong Kong (5%) and Japan (4%). 52 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 83%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $96.9M | 74% |
| Hong Kong | $7.1M | 5.4% |
| Japan | $5.6M | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $4.9M | 3.7% |
| India | $4.0M | 3% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $888K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $785K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $696K | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | $585K | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Bangladesh is the biggest buyer with 33% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Cambodia. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 63% across 113 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $43.4M | 33% |
| Vietnam | $25.4M | 19% |
| Cambodia | $14.2M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $5.7M | 4.3% |
| United States | $5.4M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| China | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 1.5% |
| Colombia | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $22.46 per kg and China $6.17 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.
Related product types
- Unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric
- Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric
- Unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Bleached heavy twill cotton fabric
- Bleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Dyed heavy plain cotton fabric
- Dyed heavy twill cotton fabric
- Dyed heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Denim
- Multi-colour heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
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The shipment records behind Multi-colour heavy twill cotton fabric (HS 5209.43) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5209.43: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2. HS 5209 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most multi-colour heavy twill cotton fabric?
China exported $96.9 million in 2024, 74% of the world total, followed by Hong Kong (5%) and Japan (4%). In all, 52 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most multi-colour heavy twill cotton fabric?
Bangladesh imported $43.4 million in 2024, 33% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (19%) and Cambodia (11%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in multi-colour heavy twill cotton fabric?
It was worth $131.4 million in 2024, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 52 countries reported exports and 113 reported imports.
What is the average price of multi-colour heavy twill cotton fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $22.46 per kg and China $6.17 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-colour heavy twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour heavy twill cotton fabric is subheading 5209.43, 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 5209 page.
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