Pure linen fabric (natural) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pure linen fabric (natural) was worth $327.2 million in 2024, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 72% 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 | $327.2M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $316.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $367.8M | 25.0K t |
| 2021 | $336.4M | 20.8K t |
| 2020 | $207.8M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $264.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $249.3M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $190.5M | 14.6K t |
Top pure linen fabric (natural) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (48%), Belarus (13%) and Belgium (7%). 80 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 69%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $157.8M | 48% |
| Belarus | $42.6M | 13% |
| Belgium | $23.8M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $18.1M | 5.5% |
| France | $11.9M | 3.6% |
| India | $10.8M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $10.7M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $6.5M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $5.2M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | $3.7M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Turkey is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 155 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $48.1M | 15% |
| Bangladesh | $43.2M | 13% |
| Italy | $22.9M | 7% |
| United States | $22.3M | 6.8% |
| Morocco | $19.8M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $17.9M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $13.8M | 4.2% |
| Portugal | $11.9M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $10.6M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10.2M | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | $8.5M | 2.6% |
| Cambodia | $6.6M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $36.68 per kg and Belarus $14.90 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 5309.11: Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, unbleached or bleached. HS 5309 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pure linen fabric (natural)?
China exported $157.8 million in 2024, 48% of the world total, followed by Belarus (13%) and Belgium (7%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pure linen fabric (natural)?
Turkey imported $48.1 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (13%) and Italy (7%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pure linen fabric (natural)?
It was worth $327.2 million in 2024, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 72% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $367.8 million. 80 countries reported exports and 155 reported imports.
What is the average price of pure linen fabric (natural) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $36.68 per kg and Belarus $14.90 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for pure linen fabric (natural)?
The HS code for pure linen fabric (natural) is subheading 5309.11, in chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5309 page.
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