Wool scarves and shawls trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wool scarves and shawls was worth $1.20 billion in 2024, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $1.20B | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.19B | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $893.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $819.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $756.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $943.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.02B | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $853.1M | 7.0K t |
Top wool scarves and shawls exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (35%), France (28%) and the United Kingdom (10%). 138 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 72%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $420.0M | 35% |
| France | $334.7M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $114.8M | 9.6% |
| China | $105.6M | 8.8% |
| India | $66.1M | 5.5% |
| Nepal | $23.5M | 2% |
| Spain | $18.8M | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $15.3M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $14.8M | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $9.4M | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $7.8M | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $6.6M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of France and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 178 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $184.1M | 15% |
| France | $164.7M | 14% |
| Japan | $119.8M | 10% |
| United States | $104.0M | 8.7% |
| Hong Kong | $76.0M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $69.1M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $64.4M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $49.8M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $47.0M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31.0M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $28.0M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $26.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $238.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1,131.16 per kg and China $64.88 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 6214.20: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted). HS 6214 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wool scarves and shawls?
Italy exported $420.0 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by France (28%) and the United Kingdom (10%). In all, 138 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wool scarves and shawls?
China imported $184.1 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of France (14%) and Japan (10%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wool scarves and shawls?
It was worth $1.20 billion in 2024, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 138 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of wool scarves and shawls per kg?
The world average declared value was about $238.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $1,131.16 per kg and China $64.88 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 wool scarves and shawls?
The HS code for wool scarves and shawls is subheading 6214.20, in chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6214 page.
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