Embroidered cotton fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $6.9 million of embroidered cotton fabric in 2024 (228 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 179 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.2 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 | $6.9M | 228 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 227 t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 261 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 216 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 132 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 149 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 290 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 218 t |
Where the United States imports embroidered cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from China (46%), India (29%), Austria (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 46% |
| India | $2.0M | 29% |
| Austria | $999K | 15% |
| Italy | $138K | 2% |
| France | $98K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $91K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 0.5% |
| Peru | $28K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $27K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.13 per kg, 98% above the world average of $15.22. 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.
Embroidered cotton fabric exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported embroidered cotton fabric worth $378 thousand (7 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (32%), Italy (9%), Aruba (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $121K | 32% |
| Italy | $36K | 9.4% |
| Aruba | $23K | 6.1% |
| China | $23K | 6% |
| France | $17K | 4.5% |
| Austria | $13K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $11K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $8K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States embroidered cotton fabric imports (HS 5810.91): 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 5810.91: Embroidery: with visible ground, of cotton, in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Common questions
What is the value of embroidered cotton fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported embroidered cotton fabric worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 228 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 179 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply embroidered cotton fabric to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (29%) and Austria (15%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of embroidered cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.13 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $15.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of embroidered cotton fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export embroidered cotton fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $378 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Italy and Aruba. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for embroidered cotton fabric?
The HS code for embroidered cotton fabric is subheading 5810.91. 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 5810 page.
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