Oil press straining cloth trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in oil press straining cloth was worth $404.9 million in 2024, about 25.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $404.9M | 25.1K t |
| 2023 | $403.6M | 24.9K t |
| 2022 | $439.6M | 26.9K t |
| 2021 | $412.3M | 25.6K t |
| 2020 | $395.5M | 23.8K t |
| 2019 | $387.1M | 23.7K t |
| 2018 | $424.3M | 24.2K t |
| 2017 | $366.5M | 22.2K t |
Top oil press straining cloth exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Germany and Japan. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 92 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $106.7M | 26% |
| Germany | $93.7M | 23% |
| Japan | $48.2M | 12% |
| Poland | $24.7M | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $18.1M | 4.5% |
| United States | $16.8M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $15.0M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $11.6M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $9.9M | 2.5% |
| France | $8.9M | 2.2% |
| India | $8.0M | 2% |
| Sweden | $4.4M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of China and Saudi Arabia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 184 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $37.8M | 9.4% |
| China | $30.4M | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28.6M | 7.1% |
| Poland | $21.1M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $19.8M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $14.1M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $13.5M | 3.3% |
| India | $13.4M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $11.3M | 2.8% |
| France | $10.5M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $10.3M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $9.5M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $16.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $61.98 per kg and China $10.62 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 5911.40: Textile products and articles for technical uses: straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses and the like, including that of human hair. HS 5911 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most oil press straining cloth?
China exported $106.7 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Germany (23%) and Japan (12%). In all, 92 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most oil press straining cloth?
The United States imported $37.8 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of China (8%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in oil press straining cloth?
It was worth $404.9 million in 2024, about 25.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $439.6 million. 92 countries reported exports and 184 reported imports.
What is the average price of oil press straining cloth per kg?
The world average declared value was about $16.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $61.98 per kg and China $10.62 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 oil press straining cloth?
The HS code for oil press straining cloth is subheading 5911.40, in chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5911 page.
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