Card clothing for textile machines imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $10.8 million of card clothing for textile machines in 2024 (418 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 130 countries for imports of this product. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.9 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 | $10.8M | 418 t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 475 t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 538 t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 409 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 309 t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 416 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 474 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 379 t |
Where the United States imports card clothing for textile machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (39%), Belgium (25%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.2M | 39% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $900K | 8.3% |
| Switzerland | $384K | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $346K | 3.2% |
| China | $323K | 3% |
| India | $203K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $115K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $106K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.86 per kg, 24% above the world average of $20.86. 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 for textile machines exports from the United States
Exports of card clothing for textile machines by the United States reached $3.9 million in 2024 (94 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 65 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Czech Republic (21%), Mexico (19%), Bahrain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $797K | 21% |
| Mexico | $732K | 19% |
| Bahrain | $465K | 12% |
| China | $348K | 9% |
| Italy | $259K | 6.7% |
| Pakistan | $222K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $163K | 4.2% |
| Moldova | $150K | 3.9% |
| Argentina | $116K | 3% |
| Japan | $82K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States card clothing for textile machines imports (HS 8448.31): 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 8448.31: Machines, card clothing: parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of card clothing for textile machines imported by the United States?
The United States imported card clothing for textile machines worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 418 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 130 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply card clothing for textile machines to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Belgium (25%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of card clothing for textile machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.86 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $20.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of card clothing for textile machines to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export card clothing for textile machines?
Yes. The United States exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Mexico and Bahrain. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for card clothing for textile machines?
The HS code for card clothing for textile machines is subheading 8448.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8448 page.
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