Dyed light plain cotton fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed light plain cotton fabric by the United States reached $3.9 million in 2024 (215 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 38% on 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 | $3.9M | 215 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 167 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 190 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 130 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 176 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 176 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 196 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 158 t |
Where the United States imports dyed light plain cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (27%), India (24%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 27% |
| India | $935K | 24% |
| China | $805K | 21% |
| Germany | $313K | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $216K | 5.6% |
| Japan | $143K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $142K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 1% |
| Turkey | $38K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.96 per kg, 26% above the world average of $14.26. 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 light plain cotton fabric exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported dyed light plain cotton fabric worth $350 thousand (13 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tunisia (28%), Hong Kong (18%), Canada (10%). Among the main buyer markets, El Salvador grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $99K | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $62K | 18% |
| Canada | $36K | 10% |
| Mexico | $32K | 9.1% |
| El Salvador | $27K | 7.6% |
| Greece | $24K | 7% |
| Slovenia | $19K | 5.3% |
| France | $18K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 1.7% |
| Armenia | $5K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States dyed light plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.31): 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 5208.31: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed light plain cotton fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported dyed light plain cotton fabric worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 215 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed light plain cotton fabric to the United States?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (24%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.96 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $14.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dyed light plain cotton fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export dyed light plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Hong Kong and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for dyed light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.31. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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