Cotton terry towelling, bleached imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton terry towelling, bleached by the United States reached $2.9 million in 2024 (377 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 170 countries for imports of this product. That is 37% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.7 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 | $2.9M | 377 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 225 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 369 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 245 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 294 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 273 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 670 t |
Where the United States imports cotton terry towelling, bleached from
Most of the value came from Portugal (24%), Pakistan (20%), Egypt (20%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $693K | 24% |
| Pakistan | $580K | 20% |
| Egypt | $559K | 20% |
| Turkey | $507K | 18% |
| India | $179K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $76K | 2.7% |
| China | $56K | 2% |
| Japan | $53K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $31K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $28K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.58 per kg, 50% above the world average of $5.07. 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 terry towelling, bleached exports from the United States
The United States exported $219 thousand of cotton terry towelling, bleached in 2024 (65 tonnes). Most of it went to Bahamas (12%), Netherlands (11%), Bermuda (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $27K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 11% |
| Bermuda | $24K | 11% |
| Canada | $23K | 11% |
| Mexico | $14K | 6.3% |
| Nigeria | $13K | 5.8% |
| Costa Rica | $10K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $9K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 4% |
| France | $8K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cotton terry towelling, bleached imports (HS 5802.19): 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 5802.19: Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of cotton, bleached, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton terry towelling, bleached imported by the United States?
The United States imported cotton terry towelling, bleached worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 377 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 170 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton terry towelling, bleached to the United States?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($693 thousand), followed by Pakistan (20%) and Egypt (20%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 582% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton terry towelling, bleached per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.58 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $5.07 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 terry towelling, bleached to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export cotton terry towelling, bleached?
Yes. The United States exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Bahamas, the Netherlands and Bermuda. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towelling, bleached?
The HS code for cotton terry towelling, bleached is subheading 5802.19. 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 5802 page.
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