Felt (non-wool) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of felt (non-wool) by the United States reached $17.6 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 95 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 9% on 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 | $17.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 3.8K t |
Where the United States exports felt (non-wool) to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.7M | 55% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 17% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| Hong Kong | $589K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $480K | 2.7% |
| Bahamas | $455K | 2.6% |
| China | $419K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $160K | 0.9% |
| Israel | $136K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $122K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.09 per kg, 127% above the world average of $2.68. 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.
Felt (non-wool) imports to the United States
The United States imported $11.7 million of felt (non-wool) in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 188 countries. Most of the value came from China (49%), Canada (15%), Mexico (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 49% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 15% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 10% |
| Turkey | $900K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $493K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $462K | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $199K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $168K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $124K | 1.1% |
| Hungary | $121K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States felt (non-wool) exports (HS 5602.29): 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 5602.29: Felt: of textile materials other than wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of felt (non-wool) exported by the United States?
The United States exported felt (non-wool) worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 95 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy felt (non-wool) from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Canada (17%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 98 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average export price of felt (non-wool) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.09 per kg in 2024, 127% above the world average of $2.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of felt (non-wool) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2019 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import felt (non-wool)?
Yes. The United States imported $11.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Canada and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for felt (non-wool)?
The HS code for felt (non-wool) is subheading 5602.29. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5602 page.
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