Small goods (plastic or textile) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in small goods (plastic or textile) was worth $3.72 billion in 2024, about 211.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $3.72B | 211.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.82B | 187.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.09B | 177.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.95B | 156.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.18B | 144.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.83B | 182.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.69B | 200.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.54B | 197.9K t |
Top small goods (plastic or textile) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 54% of world exports, followed by France and Italy. The top three supply 74% between them, out of 175 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.02B | 54% |
| France | $501.7M | 14% |
| Italy | $244.8M | 6.6% |
| Vietnam | $186.2M | 5% |
| Cambodia | $120.4M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $75.2M | 2% |
| India | $51.9M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $49.1M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $44.1M | 1.2% |
| United States | $41.7M | 1.1% |
| Myanmar | $37.8M | 1% |
| Philippines | $32.4M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), Japan (8%) and Italy (6%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $561.5M | 15% |
| Japan | $307.0M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $238.7M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $186.7M | 5% |
| Hong Kong | $170.0M | 4.6% |
| France | $154.8M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $134.4M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $130.3M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $126.8M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $110.7M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $96.1M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $85.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $17.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $425.92 per kg and China $11.99 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 4202.32: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials. HS 4202 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most small goods (plastic or textile)?
China exported $2.02 billion in 2024, 54% of the world total, followed by France (13%) and Italy (7%). In all, 175 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most small goods (plastic or textile)?
The United States imported $561.5 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Japan (8%) and Italy (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 small goods (plastic or textile)?
It was worth $3.72 billion in 2024, about 211.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.09 billion. 175 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of small goods (plastic or textile) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $17.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $425.92 per kg and China $11.99 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 small goods (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for small goods (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.32, in chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4202 page.
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