Cotton pile fabric, warp imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported cotton pile fabric, warp worth $10.4 million (310 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 126 countries. That is 17% 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 | $10.4M | 310 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 247 t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 268 t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 292 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 205 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 345 t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 376 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 294 t |
Where the United States imports cotton pile fabric, warp from
The largest suppliers were Italy (33%), Netherlands (14%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.4M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 11% |
| Canada | $913K | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $546K | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $524K | 5% |
| India | $521K | 5% |
| France | $379K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $316K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $246K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.61 per kg, 30% above the world average of $25.85. 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.
Cotton pile fabric, warp exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported cotton pile fabric, warp worth $1.4 million (34 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Canada (32%), China (10%), United Arab Emirates (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+513% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $443K | 32% |
| China | $135K | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $102K | 7.3% |
| Italy | $99K | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $91K | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $84K | 6% |
| France | $81K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $76K | 5.5% |
| Australia | $45K | 3.2% |
| Qatar | $33K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cotton pile fabric, warp imports (HS 5801.27): 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 5801.27: Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton pile fabric, warp imported by the United States?
The United States imported cotton pile fabric, warp worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 310 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 126 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton pile fabric, warp to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton pile fabric, warp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.61 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $25.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton pile fabric, warp to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export cotton pile fabric, warp?
Yes. The United States exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton pile fabric, warp?
The HS code for cotton pile fabric, warp is subheading 5801.27. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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