Technical textile (other articles) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in technical textile (other articles) was worth $3.26 billion in 2024, about 284.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $3.26B | 284.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.03B | 243.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.08B | 228.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.10B | 241.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.77B | 205.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.82B | 218.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.79B | 217.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.57B | 217.9K t |
Top technical textile (other articles) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 161 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $660.5M | 20% |
| Germany | $509.5M | 16% |
| United States | $404.4M | 12% |
| Mexico | $174.3M | 5.4% |
| Japan | $136.5M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $114.5M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $109.9M | 3.4% |
| Hungary | $85.6M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $83.5M | 2.6% |
| France | $82.1M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $69.0M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $62.0M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Germany (8%) and Mexico (6%). 216 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $413.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $250.0M | 7.7% |
| Mexico | $197.6M | 6.1% |
| China | $148.6M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $135.4M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $111.1M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $102.4M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $100.1M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $98.7M | 3% |
| France | $89.4M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $84.0M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $83.8M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $11.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $40.68 per kg and Mexico $2.84 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 5911.90: Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911. HS 5911 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most technical textile (other articles)?
China exported $660.5 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and the United States (12%). In all, 161 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most technical textile (other articles)?
The United States imported $413.1 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Mexico (6%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in technical textile (other articles)?
It was worth $3.26 billion in 2024, about 284.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 161 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of technical textile (other articles) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $11.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $40.68 per kg and Mexico $2.84 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 technical textile (other articles)?
The HS code for technical textile (other articles) is subheading 5911.90, in chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5911 page.
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