Bleached heavy twill cotton fabric exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported bleached heavy twill cotton fabric worth $3.5 million (531 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.5 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 | $3.5M | 531 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 433 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 428 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 448 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 332 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 492 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 523 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 588 t |
Where the United States exports bleached heavy twill cotton fabric to
Mexico alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.4M | 95% |
| Argentina | $41K | 1.2% |
| Honduras | $35K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.8% |
| Guatemala | $20K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $15K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $12K | 0.3% |
| Colombia | $10K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.66 per kg, close to the world average of $7.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached heavy twill cotton fabric imports to the United States
The United States imported $3.1 million of bleached heavy twill cotton fabric in 2024 (367 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (25%), Turkey (12%), Japan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $780K | 25% |
| Turkey | $372K | 12% |
| Japan | $344K | 11% |
| India | $313K | 10% |
| Pakistan | $283K | 9.1% |
| Italy | $279K | 9% |
| Mexico | $234K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $185K | 6% |
| Spain | $158K | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $71K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bleached heavy twill cotton fabric exports (HS 5209.22): 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 5209.22: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached heavy twill cotton fabric exported by the United States?
The United States exported bleached heavy twill cotton fabric worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 531 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 69 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy bleached heavy twill cotton fabric from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 95% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Argentina (1%) and Honduras (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of bleached heavy twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.66 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $7.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bleached heavy twill cotton fabric from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import bleached heavy twill cotton fabric?
Yes. The United States imported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Japan. That compares with exports of $3.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bleached heavy twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for bleached heavy twill cotton fabric is subheading 5209.22. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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