Wadding (other materials) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wadding (other materials) was worth $59.4 million in 2024, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and down 13% 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 | $59.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $68.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $61.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $70.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $62.4M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $60.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $63.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $58.8M | 11.5K t |
Top wadding (other materials) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (24%), South Africa (15%) and Pakistan (7%). 111 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.5M | 24% |
| South Africa | $9.0M | 15% |
| Pakistan | $4.2M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 4% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| United States | $2.2M | 3.8% |
| Bulgaria | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 3% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (6%), Madagascar (6%) and Cambodia (5%). 181 countries imported it, and the top three take 17% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.9M | 6.5% |
| Madagascar | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| Cambodia | $2.9M | 5% |
| Mozambique | $2.8M | 4.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| India | $2.0M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Israel | $1.4M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $12.20 per kg and Bulgaria $5.39 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 5601.29: Wadding: other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres. HS 5601 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wadding (other materials)?
China exported $14.5 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by South Africa (15%) and Pakistan (7%). In all, 111 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wadding (other materials)?
Germany imported $3.9 million in 2024, 6% of world imports, ahead of Madagascar (6%) and Cambodia (5%). The top three importers together take 17%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wadding (other materials)?
It was worth $59.4 million in 2024, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $70.9 million. 111 countries reported exports and 181 reported imports.
What is the average price of wadding (other materials) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $12.20 per kg and Bulgaria $5.39 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 wadding (other materials)?
The HS code for wadding (other materials) is subheading 5601.29, 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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