Card clothing and technical fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $73.1 million of card clothing and technical fabric in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 190 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 10% on 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 | $73.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $66.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $74.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $66.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $54.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $67.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $54.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $66.5M | 3.5K t |
Where the United States imports card clothing and technical fabric from
One supplier dominates: Israel accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $41.9M | 57% |
| Germany | $16.8M | 23% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| France | $891K | 1.2% |
| Romania | $886K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $881K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $837K | 1.2% |
| China | $790K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.34 per kg, 74% above the world average of $14.00. 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.
Card clothing and technical fabric exports from the United States
Exports of card clothing and technical fabric by the United States reached $38.9 million in 2024 (988 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (24%), Canada (23%), China (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.5M | 24% |
| Canada | $9.0M | 23% |
| China | $4.6M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $3.0M | 7.8% |
| India | $2.1M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $963K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $832K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $806K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States card clothing and technical fabric imports (HS 5911.10): 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 5911.10: Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics used for technical purposes, including rubber impregnated narrow velvet fabrics to cover weaving spindles.
Common questions
What is the value of card clothing and technical fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported card clothing and technical fabric worth $73.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 190 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply card clothing and technical fabric to the United States?
Israel was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($41.9 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of card clothing and technical fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.34 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $14.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of card clothing and technical fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.5 million in 2017 to $73.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $74.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export card clothing and technical fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $38.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $34.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for card clothing and technical fabric?
The HS code for card clothing and technical fabric is subheading 5911.10. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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