Packing sacks (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in packing sacks (other) was worth $252.9 million in 2024, about 57.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $252.9M | 57.1K t |
| 2023 | $246.5M | 63.2K t |
| 2022 | $237.8M | 63.4K t |
| 2021 | $206.9M | 52.1K t |
| 2020 | $149.9M | 44.8K t |
| 2019 | $182.5M | 45.9K t |
| 2018 | $163.2M | 37.7K t |
| 2017 | $146.0M | 34.3K t |
Top packing sacks (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by the United States and South Africa. The top three supply 49% between them, out of 151 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $84.8M | 34% |
| United States | $21.7M | 8.6% |
| South Africa | $16.8M | 6.6% |
| Lithuania | $14.7M | 5.8% |
| India | $8.7M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $6.5M | 2.6% |
| Namibia | $6.2M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $5.8M | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $5.3M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $4.2M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $30.1M | 12% |
| Mexico | $17.0M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $14.1M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $10.5M | 4.1% |
| Botswana | $8.6M | 3.4% |
| Philippines | $8.4M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 3.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $7.6M | 3% |
| France | $7.1M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Namibia averaged $14.41 per kg and South Africa $2.52 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 6305.90: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of textile materials (other than jute, cotton or man-made textile materials). HS 6305 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most packing sacks (other)?
China exported $84.8 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by the United States (9%) and South Africa (7%). In all, 151 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most packing sacks (other)?
The United States imported $30.1 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). 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 packing sacks (other)?
It was worth $252.9 million in 2024, about 57.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 151 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of packing sacks (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Namibia averaged $14.41 per kg and South Africa $2.52 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 packing sacks (other)?
The HS code for packing sacks (other) is subheading 6305.90, in chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6305 page.
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