Multi-colour light plain cotton fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in multi-colour light plain cotton fabric was worth $61.9 million in 2024, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 50% since 2017, and down 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 | $61.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $71.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $82.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $73.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $71.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $95.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $126.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $125.1M | 7.3K t |
Top multi-colour light plain cotton fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 57% of world exports, followed by India and Italy. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 77 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.4M | 57% |
| India | $4.8M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $858K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $739K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $721K | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bangladesh (18%), Vietnam (9%) and Indonesia (8%). 127 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $11.3M | 18% |
| Vietnam | $5.8M | 9.4% |
| Indonesia | $5.2M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 5.2% |
| China | $3.2M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 5% |
| Morocco | $2.8M | 4.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Cambodia | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Lesotho | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| Myanmar | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| United States | $1.6M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $66.24 per kg and South Africa $2.09 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 light plain cotton fabric
- Unbleached medium plain cotton fabric
- Unbleached light twill cotton fabric
- Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Bleached light plain cotton fabric
- Bleached medium plain cotton fabric
- Bleached light twill cotton fabric
- Bleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Dyed light plain cotton fabric
- Dyed medium plain cotton fabric
Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Multi-colour light plain cotton fabric (HS 5208.41) 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 5208.41: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2. HS 5208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most multi-colour light plain cotton fabric?
China exported $35.4 million in 2024, 57% of the world total, followed by India (8%) and Italy (8%). In all, 77 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most multi-colour light plain cotton fabric?
Bangladesh imported $11.3 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (9%) and Indonesia (8%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in multi-colour light plain cotton fabric?
It was worth $61.9 million in 2024, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 50% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $126.2 million. 77 countries reported exports and 127 reported imports.
What is the average price of multi-colour light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $66.24 per kg and South Africa $2.09 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for multi-colour light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.41, 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 5208 page.
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