Net fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in net fabric was worth $1.35 billion in 2024, about 135.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 20% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $1.35B | 135.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.29B | 113.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.54B | 119.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.52B | 125.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.18B | 113.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.64B | 153.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.70B | 146.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.69B | 137.8K t |
Top net fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 60% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Turkey. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 137 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $814.7M | 60% |
| Taiwan | $86.7M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $72.0M | 5.3% |
| Hong Kong | $57.1M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $41.4M | 3.1% |
| France | $39.6M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $37.8M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $29.1M | 2.2% |
| India | $18.7M | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $18.4M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $14.1M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $12.8M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Vietnam (13%), Bangladesh (9%) and Sri Lanka (6%). 207 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $170.8M | 13% |
| Bangladesh | $115.1M | 8.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $76.4M | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $65.5M | 4.8% |
| Morocco | $57.3M | 4.2% |
| China | $49.2M | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $46.6M | 3.4% |
| Pakistan | $46.0M | 3.4% |
| Cambodia | $40.8M | 3% |
| India | $31.1M | 2.3% |
| United States | $30.7M | 2.3% |
| Myanmar | $28.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $66.10 per kg and Turkey $8.01 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: Tulles and other net fabrics; not including woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics; lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06). HS 5804 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most net fabric?
China exported $814.7 million in 2024, 60% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (6%) and Turkey (5%). In all, 137 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most net fabric?
Vietnam imported $170.8 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (9%) and Sri Lanka (6%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in net fabric?
It was worth $1.35 billion in 2024, about 135.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 20% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.70 billion. 137 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of net fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $66.10 per kg and Turkey $8.01 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 net fabric?
The HS code for net fabric is heading 5804, in chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5804 page.
How can I find net fabric buyers and suppliers?
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