Denim blend exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported denim blend worth $20.5 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 83 countries. That is 52% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 637 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 766 t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 3.4K t |
Where the United States exports denim blend to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $19.4M | 95% |
| Egypt | $404K | 2% |
| Dominican Republic | $164K | 0.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $122K | 0.6% |
| Peru | $78K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $71K | 0.4% |
| Colombia | $58K | 0.3% |
| Honduras | $55K | 0.3% |
| Nicaragua | $34K | 0.2% |
| Costa Rica | $14K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.79 per kg, 54% 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.
Denim blend imports to the United States
Imports of denim blend by the United States reached $9.8 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Turkey (45%), Mexico (21%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.4M | 45% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 21% |
| China | $796K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $669K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $609K | 6.2% |
| Japan | $408K | 4.2% |
| India | $372K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $141K | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $109K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $107K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States denim blend exports (HS 5211.42): 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 5211.42: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, denim.
Common questions
What is the value of denim blend exported by the United States?
The United States exported denim blend worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 83 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries buy denim blend from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 95% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by Egypt (2%) and the Dominican Republic (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average export price of denim blend per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.79 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $5.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of denim blend from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import denim blend?
Yes. The United States imported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for denim blend?
The HS code for denim blend is subheading 5211.42. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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