Printed medium plain cotton fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $265.9 million of printed medium plain cotton fabric in 2024 (18.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 181 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $380.9 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 | $265.9M | 18.1K t |
| 2023 | $278.9M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $307.7M | 21.2K t |
| 2021 | $362.4M | 27.7K t |
| 2020 | $380.9M | 34.5K t |
| 2019 | $277.2M | 18.9K t |
| 2018 | $264.9M | 22.4K t |
| 2017 | $253.0M | 21.5K t |
Where the United States imports printed medium plain cotton fabric from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (39%), South Korea (37%), China (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $102.7M | 39% |
| South Korea | $99.2M | 37% |
| China | $16.6M | 6.3% |
| Japan | $14.9M | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $14.4M | 5.4% |
| India | $7.9M | 3% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| France | $1.1M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.66 per kg, 59% above the world average of $9.22. 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.
Printed medium plain cotton fabric exports from the United States
The United States exported $9.9 million of printed medium plain cotton fabric in 2024 (350 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (39%), Netherlands (13%), Australia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.9M | 39% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 13% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 13% |
| Spain | $465K | 4.7% |
| Denmark | $282K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $261K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $260K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $217K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $204K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $196K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States printed medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.52): 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 5208.52: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of printed medium plain cotton fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported printed medium plain cotton fabric worth $265.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 181 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed medium plain cotton fabric to the United States?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($102.7 million), followed by South Korea (37%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.66 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $9.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed medium plain cotton fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $253.0 million in 2017 to $265.9 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2020 at $380.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $298.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export printed medium plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Netherlands and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $256.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for printed medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.52. 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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