Plant fiber fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plant fiber fabric was worth $121.4 million in 2024, about 20.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 56% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $121.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2023 | $131.7M | 18.2K t |
| 2022 | $144.0M | 22.5K t |
| 2021 | $132.0M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $102.7M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $133.9M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $158.7M | 19.1K t |
| 2017 | $273.0M | 24.5K t |
Top plant fiber fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by China (52%), Italy (9%) and India (9%). 97 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 70%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $63.0M | 52% |
| Italy | $10.8M | 8.9% |
| India | $10.6M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $9.3M | 7.7% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 3.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $3.2M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| France | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Morocco is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 158 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $17.2M | 14% |
| South Korea | $10.9M | 9% |
| United States | $7.2M | 6% |
| Spain | $7.1M | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $6.3M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 3.4% |
| India | $4.1M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 3.3% |
| Cambodia | $3.9M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 3.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $38.37 per kg and Sri Lanka $0.98 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 5311: Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn. HS 5311 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plant fiber fabric?
China exported $63.0 million in 2024, 52% of the world total, followed by Italy (9%) and India (9%). In all, 97 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plant fiber fabric?
Morocco imported $17.2 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (9%) and the United States (6%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plant fiber fabric?
It was worth $121.4 million in 2024, about 20.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 56% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $273.0 million. 97 countries reported exports and 158 reported imports.
What is the average price of plant fiber fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $38.37 per kg and Sri Lanka $0.98 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 plant fiber fabric?
The HS code for plant fiber fabric is heading 5311, in chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5311 page.
How can I find plant fiber fabric buyers and suppliers?
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