Asbestos textiles and wearables exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of asbestos textiles and wearables by the United States reached $3.4 million in 2024 (932 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 101 countries for exports of this product. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | 932 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 177 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 3.0K t |
Where the United States exports asbestos textiles and wearables to
Most of it went to El Salvador (44%), Panama (8%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Panama grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | $1.5M | 44% |
| Panama | $287K | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $243K | 7.2% |
| Chile | $241K | 7.1% |
| Venezuela | $167K | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $126K | 3.7% |
| Australia | $108K | 3.2% |
| Nicaragua | $62K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $56K | 1.7% |
| Honduras | $55K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, 69% below the world average of $11.62, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States asbestos textiles and wearables exports (HS 6812.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6812.91: Asbestos or mixtures with a basis of asbestos (other than crocidolite): clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear, whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813.
Common questions
What is the value of asbestos textiles and wearables exported by the United States?
The United States exported asbestos textiles and wearables worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 932 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 101 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy asbestos textiles and wearables from the United States?
El Salvador was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Panama (8%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 66 buyer countries in total. Panama grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average export price of asbestos textiles and wearables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $11.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of asbestos textiles and wearables from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2017 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for asbestos textiles and wearables?
The HS code for asbestos textiles and wearables is subheading 6812.91. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6812 page.
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