Garnetted cotton waste exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $4.0 million of garnetted cotton waste in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 62 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $4.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States exports garnetted cotton waste to
Most of it went to Canada (41%), Brazil (27%), Mexico (26%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.7M | 41% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 27% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 27% |
| France | $127K | 3.1% |
| China | $38K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $32K | 0.8% |
| Honduras | $25K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $5K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Chile | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Garnetted cotton waste imports to the United States
Imports of garnetted cotton waste by the United States reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 106 countries. Pakistan alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.8M | 80% |
| Tunisia | $232K | 6.6% |
| Mexico | $144K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $130K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $93K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $45K | 1.3% |
| Guatemala | $28K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States garnetted cotton waste exports (HS 5202.91): 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 5202.91: Cotton: garnetted stock waste.
Common questions
What is the value of garnetted cotton waste exported by the United States?
The United States exported garnetted cotton waste worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 62 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy garnetted cotton waste from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Brazil (27%) and Mexico (26%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average export price of garnetted cotton waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of garnetted cotton waste from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import garnetted cotton waste?
Yes. The United States imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, Tunisia and Mexico. That compares with exports of $4.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for garnetted cotton waste?
The HS code for garnetted cotton waste is subheading 5202.91. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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