Blended wool yarn for retail imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported blended wool yarn for retail worth $18.4 million (548 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 157 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.4M | 548 t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 457 t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 502 t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 596 t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 471 t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 481 t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 595 t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 496 t |
Where the United States imports blended wool yarn for retail from
Most of the value came from Peru (45%), Turkey (20%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $8.2M | 45% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 20% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 8.4% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| India | $1.1M | 6% |
| Japan | $667K | 3.6% |
| China | $302K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $259K | 1.4% |
| France | $240K | 1.3% |
| Uruguay | $230K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.60 per kg, 96% above the world average of $17.15. 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.
Blended wool yarn for retail exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.2 million of blended wool yarn for retail in 2024 (41 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (40%), United Kingdom (19%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+444% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $470K | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $220K | 19% |
| China | $113K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $58K | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $38K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $34K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 2.3% |
| Iceland | $18K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $18K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States blended wool yarn for retail imports (HS 5109.90): 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 5109.90: Yarn: of wool or of fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of blended wool yarn for retail imported by the United States?
The United States imported blended wool yarn for retail worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 548 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 157 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply blended wool yarn for retail to the United States?
Peru was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of blended wool yarn for retail per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.60 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $17.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blended wool yarn for retail to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export blended wool yarn for retail?
Yes. The United States exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United Kingdom and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for blended wool yarn for retail?
The HS code for blended wool yarn for retail is subheading 5109.90. 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 5109 page.
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