Printed light plain cotton fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in printed light plain cotton fabric was worth $287.7 million in 2024, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $287.7M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $253.0M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $220.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $224.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $195.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2019 | $233.6M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $338.6M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $364.8M | 13.9K t |
Top printed light plain cotton fabric exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by China and Italy. The top three supply 80% between them, out of 95 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $95.0M | 33% |
| China | $80.1M | 28% |
| Italy | $55.5M | 19% |
| Pakistan | $9.2M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $7.6M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $6.2M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 1.4% |
| France | $3.7M | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $3.5M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United Arab Emirates is the biggest buyer with 30% of world imports, ahead of Morocco and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 174 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $86.9M | 30% |
| Morocco | $20.5M | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $11.5M | 4% |
| Tunisia | $10.7M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $9.9M | 3.5% |
| Bangladesh | $9.5M | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $8.6M | 3% |
| France | $7.9M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $6.8M | 2.4% |
| China | $6.6M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 2% |
| Paraguay | $5.1M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $63.51 per kg and Pakistan $8.28 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.
Related product types
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- Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
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- Bleached medium plain cotton fabric
- Bleached light twill cotton fabric
- Bleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)
- Dyed light plain cotton fabric
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Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Printed light plain cotton fabric (HS 5208.51) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5208.51: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2. HS 5208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most printed light plain cotton fabric?
India exported $95.0 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by China (28%) and Italy (19%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most printed light plain cotton fabric?
The United Arab Emirates imported $86.9 million in 2024, 30% of world imports, ahead of Morocco (7%) and Vietnam (4%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in printed light plain cotton fabric?
It was worth $287.7 million in 2024, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $364.8 million. 95 countries reported exports and 174 reported imports.
What is the average price of printed light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $63.51 per kg and Pakistan $8.28 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for printed light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for printed light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.51, in chapter 52 (cotton). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5208 page.
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