Multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric by the United States reached $6.7 million in 2024 (288 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.6 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 | $6.7M | 288 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 277 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 367 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 490 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 350 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 323 t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 375 t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 361 t |
Where the United States imports multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.5M | 52% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 21% |
| Italy | $429K | 6.4% |
| China | $348K | 5.2% |
| Portugal | $193K | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $158K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $94K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $82K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $82K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $76K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.10 per kg, 69% above the world average of $13.63. 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 medium plain cotton fabric exports from the United States
Exports of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric by the United States reached $223 thousand in 2024 (7 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (30%), Vietnam (14%), Guatemala (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $66K | 30% |
| Vietnam | $31K | 14% |
| Guatemala | $14K | 6.3% |
| Canada | $12K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 5.2% |
| Ecuador | $9K | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $9K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $8K | 3.7% |
| China | $7K | 3.3% |
| India | $7K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.42): 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 5208.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 288 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.10 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $13.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $223 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Vietnam and Guatemala. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.42. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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