Terry cloth trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in terry cloth was worth $179.6 million in 2024, about 34.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% 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 | $179.6M | 34.5K t |
| 2023 | $160.8M | 27.0K t |
| 2022 | $172.5M | 29.3K t |
| 2021 | $177.5M | 30.2K t |
| 2020 | $140.7M | 27.7K t |
| 2019 | $164.2M | 30.9K t |
| 2018 | $183.0M | 33.3K t |
| 2017 | $162.2M | 27.3K t |
Top terry cloth exporting countries
Exports are led by China (29%), Turkey (10%) and India (8%). 113 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.2M | 29% |
| Turkey | $18.5M | 10% |
| India | $14.0M | 7.8% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $13.5M | 7.5% |
| Pakistan | $12.0M | 6.7% |
| Austria | $10.3M | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $9.0M | 5% |
| Uzbekistan | $6.7M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $4.7M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $3.1M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Russia is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Hungary. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 193 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $19.5M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $13.7M | 7.6% |
| Hungary | $10.4M | 5.8% |
| Algeria | $9.8M | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $9.4M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $9.4M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7.4M | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $6.6M | 3.7% |
| Paraguay | $5.7M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $5.2M | 2.9% |
| United States | $4.6M | 2.6% |
| France | $4.1M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Uzbekistan averaged $31.48 per kg and Kyrgyzstan $1.77 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 5802: Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806; tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703. HS 5802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most terry cloth?
China exported $52.2 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Turkey (10%) and India (8%). In all, 113 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most terry cloth?
Russia imported $19.5 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (8%) and Hungary (6%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in terry cloth?
It was worth $179.6 million in 2024, about 34.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $183.0 million. 113 countries reported exports and 193 reported imports.
What is the average price of terry cloth per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Uzbekistan averaged $31.48 per kg and Kyrgyzstan $1.77 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for terry cloth?
The HS code for terry cloth is heading 5802, in chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5802 page.
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