Pure linen fabric (natural) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported pure linen fabric (natural) worth $22.3 million (886 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 155 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.4 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 | $22.3M | 886 t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 620 t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 845 t |
| 2021 | $31.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 761 t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 975 t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 1.1K t |
Where the United States imports pure linen fabric (natural) from
Most of the value came from Belgium (38%), United Kingdom (14%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $8.5M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 14% |
| China | $1.7M | 7.9% |
| India | $1.7M | 7.6% |
| France | $1.5M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $950K | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $738K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $533K | 2.4% |
| Belarus | $370K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.13 per kg, 26% above the world average of $20.01. 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.
Pure linen fabric (natural) exports from the United States
Exports of pure linen fabric (natural) by the United States reached $462 thousand in 2024 (7 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (28%), United Kingdom (13%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+834% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $131K | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 13% |
| France | $31K | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $30K | 6.5% |
| China | $30K | 6.4% |
| Philippines | $28K | 6% |
| Maldives | $22K | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $15K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $13K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States pure linen fabric (natural) imports (HS 5309.11): 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 5309.11: Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of pure linen fabric (natural) imported by the United States?
The United States imported pure linen fabric (natural) worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 886 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 155 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure linen fabric (natural) to the United States?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure linen fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.13 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $20.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure linen fabric (natural) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $31.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export pure linen fabric (natural)?
Yes. The United States exported $462 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United Kingdom and France. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure linen fabric (natural)?
The HS code for pure linen fabric (natural) is subheading 5309.11. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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