Paper machine heavy fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in paper machine heavy fabric was worth $969.1 million in 2024, about 22.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $969.1M | 22.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.01B | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $985.7M | 21.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.00B | 21.3K t |
| 2020 | $974.4M | 21.5K t |
| 2019 | $984.1M | 24.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.02B | 22.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.00B | 22.9K t |
Top paper machine heavy fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by China (14%), Germany (14%) and Austria (9%). 77 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 37%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $139.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $134.6M | 14% |
| Austria | $83.1M | 8.6% |
| Canada | $67.1M | 6.9% |
| United States | $62.5M | 6.5% |
| Finland | $58.1M | 6% |
| Sweden | $57.8M | 6% |
| Italy | $38.0M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $31.9M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $31.6M | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $30.7M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $30.3M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 160 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $126.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $99.8M | 10% |
| China | $62.4M | 6.4% |
| Indonesia | $38.9M | 4% |
| Mexico | $35.9M | 3.7% |
| France | $34.5M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $31.1M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $29.7M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $27.8M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $27.7M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $25.5M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $23.7M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $43.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $60.13 per kg and China $23.67 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 5911.32: Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing 650g/m2 or more. HS 5911 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most paper machine heavy fabric?
China exported $139.6 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and Austria (9%). In all, 77 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most paper machine heavy fabric?
The United States imported $126.1 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in paper machine heavy fabric?
It was worth $969.1 million in 2024, about 22.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.02 billion. 77 countries reported exports and 160 reported imports.
What is the average price of paper machine heavy fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $43.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $60.13 per kg and China $23.67 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 paper machine heavy fabric?
The HS code for paper machine heavy fabric is subheading 5911.32, 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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