Bleached light plain cotton fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bleached light plain cotton fabric by the United States reached $13.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 178 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 1.8K t |
Where the United States imports bleached light plain cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 52% |
| India | $4.5M | 32% |
| Pakistan | $624K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $600K | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $359K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $270K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $126K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $118K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $42K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $36K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.51 per kg, 28% above the world average of $9.77. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached light plain cotton fabric exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.3 million of bleached light plain cotton fabric in 2024 (61 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Most of it went to Colombia (45%), Canada (19%), Mexico (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bleached light plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.21): 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 5208.21: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached light plain cotton fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported bleached light plain cotton fabric worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 178 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached light plain cotton fabric to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by India (32%) and Pakistan (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.51 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $9.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached light plain cotton fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export bleached light plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Colombia, Canada and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for bleached light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.21. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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