Blended carded wool yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported blended carded wool yarn worth $5.3 million (716 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $5.3M | 716 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 533 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 562 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 478 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 383 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 461 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 394 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 293 t |
Where the United States imports blended carded wool yarn from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (27%), Turkey (26%), Lithuania (8%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 26% |
| Lithuania | $428K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $401K | 7.6% |
| China | $321K | 6.1% |
| Pakistan | $278K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $274K | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $252K | 4.8% |
| India | $178K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.38 per kg, 31% below the world average of $10.64, 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.
Blended carded wool yarn exports from the United States
Exports of blended carded wool yarn by the United States reached $224 thousand in 2024 (28 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were El Salvador (42%), Hong Kong (25%), Turkey (22%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | $95K | 42% |
| Hong Kong | $56K | 25% |
| Turkey | $50K | 22% |
| China | $7K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States blended carded wool yarn imports (HS 5106.20): 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 5106.20: Yarn: of carded wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of blended carded wool yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported blended carded wool yarn worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 716 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 119 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply blended carded wool yarn to the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (26%) and Lithuania (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of blended carded wool yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $10.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of blended carded wool yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export blended carded wool yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to El Salvador, Hong Kong and Turkey. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for blended carded wool yarn?
The HS code for blended carded wool yarn is subheading 5106.20. It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5106 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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