Heavy carded wool fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $13.9 million of heavy carded wool fabric in 2024 (274 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 127 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $13.9M | 274 t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 370 t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 409 t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 333 t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 378 t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 408 t |
Where the United States imports heavy carded wool fabric from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (44%), Italy (22%), Mexico (20%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.1M | 44% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 22% |
| Mexico | $2.8M | 20% |
| Ireland | $445K | 3.2% |
| China | $286K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $207K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $174K | 1.3% |
| India | $166K | 1.2% |
| Chile | $95K | 0.7% |
| France | $87K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.63 per kg, close to the world average of $47.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy carded wool fabric exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported heavy carded wool fabric worth $2.4 million (38 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (25%), El Salvador (21%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $597K | 25% |
| El Salvador | $499K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $339K | 14% |
| Mexico | $190K | 8% |
| Italy | $104K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $70K | 3% |
| Brazil | $59K | 2.5% |
| China | $53K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $53K | 2.2% |
| Uruguay | $43K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States heavy carded wool fabric imports (HS 5111.19): 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 5111.19: Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 300g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy carded wool fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported heavy carded wool fabric worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 127 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy carded wool fabric to the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Mexico (20%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy carded wool fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.63 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $47.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy carded wool fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $16.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export heavy carded wool fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, El Salvador and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy carded wool fabric?
The HS code for heavy carded wool fabric is subheading 5111.19. It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5111 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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