Multi-colour light twill cotton fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported multi-colour light twill cotton fabric worth $2.1 million (66 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.2 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 | $2.1M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 98 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 130 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 180 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 176 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 116 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 280 t |
Where the United States imports multi-colour light twill cotton fabric from
The largest suppliers were Italy (28%), India (17%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.57 per kg, 166% above the world average of $11.88. 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.
Multi-colour light twill cotton fabric exports from the United States
Exports of multi-colour light twill cotton fabric by the United States reached $390 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Haiti (34%), France (27%), Mexico (20%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Haiti | $133K | 34% |
| France | $107K | 27% |
| Mexico | $80K | 21% |
| El Salvador | $31K | 8.1% |
| Mauritius | $20K | 5.2% |
| Guatemala | $11K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $2K | 0.4% |
| Bahamas | $2K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States multi-colour light twill cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.43): 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 5208.43: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour light twill cotton fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported multi-colour light twill cotton fabric worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-colour light twill cotton fabric to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($583 thousand), followed by India (17%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-colour light twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.57 per kg in 2024, 166% above the world average of $11.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of multi-colour light twill cotton fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export multi-colour light twill cotton fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $390 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Haiti, France and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour light twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour light twill cotton fabric is subheading 5208.43. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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