Heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy nonwoven natural fabric by the United States reached $164.5 million in 2024 (36.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 192 countries. That is 17% more than in 2023. 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 | $164.5M | 36.5K t |
| 2023 | $140.5M | 28.5K t |
| 2022 | $150.6M | 27.3K t |
| 2021 | $132.3M | 27.5K t |
| 2020 | $119.8M | 22.6K t |
| 2019 | $97.7M | 18.0K t |
| 2018 | $103.3M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $100.8M | 17.5K t |
Where the United States imports heavy nonwoven natural fabric from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Slovenia (10%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+922% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $77.3M | 47% |
| Slovenia | $15.7M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $15.3M | 9.3% |
| Japan | $8.8M | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $6.1M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $5.4M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $5.3M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $5.1M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $4.0M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.51 per kg, close to the world average of $4.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy nonwoven natural fabric exports from the United States
Exports of heavy nonwoven natural fabric by the United States reached $84.3 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 102 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (20%), Czech Republic (13%), Canada (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $16.7M | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $11.4M | 14% |
| Canada | $10.0M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $6.4M | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $5.6M | 6.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.3M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 5% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 4.7% |
| China | $3.5M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.93): 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 5603.93: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of heavy nonwoven natural fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported heavy nonwoven natural fabric worth $164.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 192 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy nonwoven natural fabric to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($77.3 million), followed by Slovenia (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 922% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy nonwoven natural fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100.8 million in 2017 to $164.5 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $126.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $84.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Czech Republic and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $80.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for heavy nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.93. 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 5603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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