Synthetic scarves and shawls trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic scarves and shawls was worth $1.05 billion in 2024, about 71.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 30% since 2017, and up 12% 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 | $1.05B | 71.8K t |
| 2023 | $931.2M | 73.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.07B | 74.1K t |
| 2021 | $898.9M | 70.6K t |
| 2020 | $923.6M | 75.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.30B | 94.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.44B | 102.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.49B | 106.4K t |
Top synthetic scarves and shawls exporting countries
Exports are led by China (77%), India (4%) and Turkey (3%). 144 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 84%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $803.3M | 77% |
| India | $42.0M | 4% |
| Turkey | $29.5M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $29.1M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $18.1M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $17.6M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $14.0M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $11.6M | 1.1% |
| France | $7.0M | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $6.5M | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $5.4M | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $4.4M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates and Kyrgyzstan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 202 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $117.3M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $112.7M | 11% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $91.0M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $75.9M | 7.3% |
| France | $49.9M | 4.8% |
| Iraq | $38.2M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $34.9M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $32.8M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32.2M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $28.4M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $24.6M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $23.4M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $43.30 per kg and Turkey $12.29 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 6214.30: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted). HS 6214 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic scarves and shawls?
China exported $803.3 million in 2024, 77% of the world total, followed by India (4%) and Turkey (3%). In all, 144 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic scarves and shawls?
The United States imported $117.3 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (11%) and Kyrgyzstan (9%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic scarves and shawls?
It was worth $1.05 billion in 2024, about 71.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 30% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.49 billion. 144 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic scarves and shawls per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.56 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $43.30 per kg and Turkey $12.29 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 synthetic scarves and shawls?
The HS code for synthetic scarves and shawls is subheading 6214.30, in chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6214 page.
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