Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in very heavy nonwoven natural fabric was worth $2.29 billion in 2024, about 401.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $2.29B | 401.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.18B | 349.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.27B | 354.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.05B | 358.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.72B | 309.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.75B | 334.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.77B | 329.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.59B | 309.7K t |
Top very heavy nonwoven natural fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by China (30%), Germany (12%) and Japan (12%). 126 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $696.6M | 30% |
| Germany | $280.3M | 12% |
| Japan | $268.7M | 12% |
| United States | $124.5M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $98.9M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $73.4M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $63.1M | 2.8% |
| Slovenia | $58.9M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $43.2M | 1.9% |
| France | $42.8M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $33.8M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $32.2M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (12%), Vietnam (10%) and China (6%). 212 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $279.8M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $221.7M | 9.7% |
| China | $135.3M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $125.9M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $92.6M | 4% |
| Indonesia | $82.7M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $75.0M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $69.6M | 3% |
| France | $66.7M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $54.4M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $53.5M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $52.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $27.99 per kg and China $4.19 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 5603.94: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2). HS 5603 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most very heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
China exported $696.6 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and Japan (12%). In all, 126 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most very heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The United States imported $279.8 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (10%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in very heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
It was worth $2.29 billion in 2024, about 401.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 126 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $27.99 per kg and China $4.19 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 very heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for very heavy nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.94, 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 5603 page.
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