Dyed medium plain cotton fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported dyed medium plain cotton fabric worth $38.9 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 179 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $61.5 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 | $38.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $35.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $31.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $61.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $37.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $37.8M | 4.6K t |
Where the United States imports dyed medium plain cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (23%), China (22%), South Korea (20%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $8.8M | 23% |
| China | $8.4M | 22% |
| South Korea | $7.8M | 20% |
| Thailand | $3.8M | 9.8% |
| Indonesia | $3.1M | 7.9% |
| India | $2.8M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $933K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $740K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $504K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.26 per kg, 22% above the world average of $9.24. 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 medium plain cotton fabric exports from the United States
Exports of dyed medium plain cotton fabric by the United States reached $978 thousand in 2024 (52 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (46%), Hong Kong (9%), Mexico (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+477% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $453K | 46% |
| Hong Kong | $87K | 8.9% |
| Mexico | $74K | 7.5% |
| Spain | $73K | 7.5% |
| Australia | $60K | 6.1% |
| China | $57K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 5.4% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 1.2% |
| El Salvador | $11K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $10K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States dyed medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.32): 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 5208.32: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed medium plain cotton fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported dyed medium plain cotton fabric worth $38.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 179 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed medium plain cotton fabric to the United States?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by China (22%) and South Korea (20%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.26 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $9.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed medium plain cotton fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.8 million in 2017 to $38.9 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $61.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export dyed medium plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $978 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Hong Kong and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $37.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for dyed medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.32. 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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