Textile flock and dust trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in textile flock and dust was worth $431.4 million in 2024, about 67.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $431.4M | 67.2K t |
| 2023 | $476.4M | 65.0K t |
| 2022 | $472.5M | 67.5K t |
| 2021 | $429.4M | 68.2K t |
| 2020 | $360.5M | 61.2K t |
| 2019 | $418.8M | 64.5K t |
| 2018 | $434.4M | 66.6K t |
| 2017 | $385.0M | 57.1K t |
Top textile flock and dust exporting countries
Exports are led by the Netherlands (22%), Japan (13%) and Thailand (12%). 79 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $96.8M | 23% |
| Japan | $57.6M | 13% |
| Thailand | $50.9M | 12% |
| United States | $48.0M | 11% |
| China | $37.5M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $33.4M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $24.4M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $24.2M | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $10.0M | 2.3% |
| France | $8.1M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $7.0M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Japan is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of the United States and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 160 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $85.1M | 20% |
| United States | $45.2M | 11% |
| China | $40.3M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $30.1M | 7% |
| India | $29.5M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $29.1M | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $18.6M | 4.3% |
| France | $17.9M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $13.1M | 3% |
| South Korea | $13.0M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $12.6M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $11.9M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $20.49 per kg and Thailand $2.85 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 5601.30: Wadding: textile flock and dust and mill neps. HS 5601 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most textile flock and dust?
The Netherlands exported $96.8 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Japan (13%) and Thailand (12%). In all, 79 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most textile flock and dust?
Japan imported $85.1 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and China (9%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in textile flock and dust?
It was worth $431.4 million in 2024, about 67.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $476.4 million. 79 countries reported exports and 160 reported imports.
What is the average price of textile flock and dust per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $20.49 per kg and Thailand $2.85 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 textile flock and dust?
The HS code for textile flock and dust is subheading 5601.30, in chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5601 page.
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