Narrow elastic woven fabric exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $23.0 million of narrow elastic woven fabric in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 128 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $32.1 million.
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 | $23.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $27.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $30.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $31.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $32.1M | 2.7K t |
Where the United States exports narrow elastic woven fabric to
Mexico alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nicaragua grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $11.6M | 51% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.2M | 18% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| Nicaragua | $959K | 4.2% |
| El Salvador | $673K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $615K | 2.7% |
| Chile | $535K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $446K | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $373K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $166K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.99 per kg, close to the world average of $11.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Narrow elastic woven fabric imports to the United States
The United States imported $16.8 million of narrow elastic woven fabric in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 51% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 6.9% |
| El Salvador | $1000K | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $556K | 3.3% |
| India | $410K | 2.4% |
| Guatemala | $289K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $206K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $188K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States narrow elastic woven fabric exports (HS 5806.20): 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 5806.20: Fabrics: narrow (excluding pile fabrics), containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow elastic woven fabric exported by the United States?
The United States exported narrow elastic woven fabric worth $23.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 128 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy narrow elastic woven fabric from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (18%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 86 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average export price of narrow elastic woven fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of narrow elastic woven fabric from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.1 million in 2017 to $23.0 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $32.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import narrow elastic woven fabric?
Yes. The United States imported $16.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Indonesia and Italy. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric?
The HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric is subheading 5806.20. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5806 page.
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