Unsorted textile rags trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in unsorted textile rags was worth $277.4 million in 2024, about 525.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 18% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $277.4M | 525.9K t |
| 2023 | $294.5M | 573.5K t |
| 2022 | $340.7M | 606.1K t |
| 2021 | $303.0M | 560.4K t |
| 2020 | $224.4M | 464.9K t |
| 2019 | $270.3M | 569.6K t |
| 2018 | $299.4M | 545.6K t |
| 2017 | $338.9M | 637.7K t |
Top unsorted textile rags exporting countries
Exports are led by Pakistan (11%), the United States (10%) and China (6%). 152 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 28%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $29.4M | 11% |
| United States | $29.1M | 11% |
| China | $18.0M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $14.0M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $13.3M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $12.7M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $12.4M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $10.3M | 3.7% |
| India | $10.2M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $9.5M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $8.8M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $8.7M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the Dominican Republic. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 207 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $53.7M | 19% |
| United States | $43.7M | 16% |
| Dominican Republic | $16.7M | 6% |
| Philippines | $15.9M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $7.4M | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $7.2M | 2.6% |
| Romania | $7.1M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $6.3M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $6.1M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $5.6M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Pakistan averaged $0.83 per kg and Belgium $0.34 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 6310.90: Rags: used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials: other than sorted. HS 6310 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most unsorted textile rags?
Pakistan exported $29.4 million in 2024, 11% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and China (6%). In all, 152 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unsorted textile rags?
India imported $53.7 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of the United States (16%) and the Dominican Republic (6%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in unsorted textile rags?
It was worth $277.4 million in 2024, about 525.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $340.7 million. 152 countries reported exports and 207 reported imports.
What is the average price of unsorted textile rags per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Pakistan averaged $0.83 per kg and Belgium $0.34 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 unsorted textile rags?
The HS code for unsorted textile rags is subheading 6310.90, in chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6310 page.
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