Narrow fabric looms imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $2.1 million of narrow fabric looms in 2024 (207 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 53% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.5 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 | 207 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 382 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 91 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 95 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 89 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 172 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 139 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 94 t |
Where the United States imports narrow fabric looms from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Switzerland (14%), Norway (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+599% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $676K | 32% |
| Switzerland | $301K | 14% |
| Norway | $248K | 12% |
| Croatia | $245K | 12% |
| Germany | $228K | 11% |
| Japan | $82K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $81K | 3.9% |
| New Zealand | $80K | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $49K | 2.3% |
| India | $47K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.10 per kg, close to the world average of $9.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Narrow fabric looms exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported narrow fabric looms worth $1.6 million (171 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 58 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (23%), Guatemala (19%), India (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $371K | 23% |
| Guatemala | $310K | 19% |
| India | $246K | 15% |
| Pakistan | $210K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $161K | 9.9% |
| Canada | $80K | 4.9% |
| China | $66K | 4% |
| Spain | $48K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $29K | 1.8% |
| Colombia | $26K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States narrow fabric looms imports (HS 8446.10): 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 8446.10: Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width 30cm or less.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow fabric looms imported by the United States?
The United States imported narrow fabric looms worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 207 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 130 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow fabric looms to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($676 thousand), followed by Switzerland (14%) and Norway (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow fabric looms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow fabric looms to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export narrow fabric looms?
Yes. The United States exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Guatemala and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $455 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for narrow fabric looms?
The HS code for narrow fabric looms is subheading 8446.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8446 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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