Textile label trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in textile label was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 52.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and up 13% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.21B | 52.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.08B | 47.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.21B | 53.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.27B | 55.7K t |
| 2020 | $988.7M | 46.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.25B | 55.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.28B | 57.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.23B | 58.4K t |
Top textile label exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by Hong Kong and Italy. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 160 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $485.9M | 40% |
| Hong Kong | $173.9M | 14% |
| Italy | $69.9M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $51.8M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $38.7M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $36.8M | 3% |
| Portugal | $29.6M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $28.9M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $27.6M | 2.3% |
| United States | $26.8M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $23.9M | 2% |
| France | $23.7M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong and Bangladesh. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $176.0M | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $120.6M | 9.9% |
| Bangladesh | $77.5M | 6.4% |
| Indonesia | $76.9M | 6.3% |
| Cambodia | $76.0M | 6.3% |
| United States | $44.6M | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $39.5M | 3.3% |
| Myanmar | $29.6M | 2.4% |
| India | $28.8M | 2.4% |
| Romania | $27.5M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $23.8M | 2% |
| China | $23.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $23.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $52.19 per kg and China $15.74 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.
Who is behind these numbers in this market?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 5807: Labels, badges and similar articles; of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered. HS 5807 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most textile label?
China exported $485.9 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Hong Kong (14%) and Italy (6%). In all, 160 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most textile label?
Vietnam imported $176.0 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (10%) and Bangladesh (6%). 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 textile label?
It was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 52.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.28 billion. 160 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of textile label per kg?
The world average declared value was about $23.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $52.19 per kg and China $15.74 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 textile label?
The HS code for textile label is heading 5807, 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 5807 page.
How can I find textile label buyers and suppliers?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX shows the importers and exporters behind this trade from shipment-level customs records, updated weekly, with direct customs feeds and mirror data. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.