Dyed heavy plain cotton fabric exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported dyed heavy plain cotton fabric worth $7.1 million (426 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 97 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.3 million.
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 | $7.1M | 426 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 653 t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 753 t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 735 t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 694 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 665 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 651 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 949 t |
Where the United States exports dyed heavy plain cotton fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (45%), Netherlands (43%), Canada (5%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.2M | 45% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 43% |
| Canada | $320K | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $158K | 2.2% |
| Colombia | $87K | 1.2% |
| China | $61K | 0.9% |
| India | $50K | 0.7% |
| Nicaragua | $32K | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $20K | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $16K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.58 per kg, 96% above the world average of $8.48. 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.
Dyed heavy plain cotton fabric imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported dyed heavy plain cotton fabric worth $6.8 million (562 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 171 countries. Most of the value came from India (47%), Pakistan (12%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.2M | 47% |
| Pakistan | $852K | 13% |
| China | $810K | 12% |
| Italy | $576K | 8.4% |
| Japan | $392K | 5.7% |
| New Zealand | $175K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $108K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $107K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $95K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States dyed heavy plain cotton fabric exports (HS 5209.31): 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 5209.31: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed heavy plain cotton fabric exported by the United States?
The United States exported dyed heavy plain cotton fabric worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 426 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 97 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy dyed heavy plain cotton fabric from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (43%) and Canada (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average export price of dyed heavy plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.58 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $8.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dyed heavy plain cotton fabric from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import dyed heavy plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United States imported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Pakistan and China. That compares with exports of $7.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for dyed heavy plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for dyed heavy plain cotton fabric is subheading 5209.31. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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