Wool yarn for retail trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in wool yarn for retail was worth $475.2 million in 2024, about 25.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $475.2M | 25.4K t |
| 2023 | $456.7M | 21.3K t |
| 2022 | $423.9M | 20.0K t |
| 2021 | $529.2M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $379.1M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $375.8M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $381.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2017 | $351.0M | 16.1K t |
Top wool yarn for retail exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Peru and China. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 127 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $96.1M | 20% |
| Peru | $87.0M | 18% |
| China | $43.0M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $36.6M | 7.7% |
| Norway | $35.2M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $31.5M | 6.6% |
| Sweden | $29.0M | 6.1% |
| Romania | $26.7M | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $9.6M | 2% |
| India | $8.4M | 1.8% |
| United States | $7.4M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $6.1M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Norway (16%), Germany (14%) and the United States (10%). 168 countries imported it, and the top three take 40% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $74.2M | 16% |
| Germany | $64.5M | 14% |
| United States | $49.2M | 10% |
| Sweden | $46.1M | 9.7% |
| Denmark | $41.8M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $18.6M | 3.9% |
| Finland | $16.9M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $16.8M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $13.2M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $13.1M | 2.8% |
| France | $11.3M | 2.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $8.0M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $38.41 per kg and China $6.27 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 5109: Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale. HS 5109 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most wool yarn for retail?
Italy exported $96.1 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Peru (18%) and China (9%). In all, 127 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most wool yarn for retail?
Norway imported $74.2 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany (14%) and the United States (10%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in wool yarn for retail?
It was worth $475.2 million in 2024, about 25.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $529.2 million. 127 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of wool yarn for retail per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $38.41 per kg and China $6.27 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 wool yarn for retail?
The HS code for wool yarn for retail is heading 5109, in chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5109 page.
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