🇺🇸 United States imports of terry cloth: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported terry cloth worth $4.6 million (552 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of terry cloth by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.6M | 552 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 516 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 845 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 828 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 386 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 563 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 852 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
Where the United States imports terry cloth from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Egypt (17%), Portugal (15%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $973K | 21% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $802K | 17% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $693K | 15% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $638K | 14% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $613K | 13% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $219K | 4.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $124K | 2.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $84K | 1.8% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $72K | 1.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $63K | 1.4% |
Types of terry cloth under HS 5802
| 5802.19 | Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of cotton, bleached, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806 | 62% |
| 5802.30 | Fabrics: tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703 | 28% |
| 5802.20 | Fabrics: terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of textile materials, excluding cotton, excluding narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806 | 9.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5802.
Average import price of terry cloth
The average declared value was about $8.32 per kg, 60% above the world average of $5.21. 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.
The United States also exports terry cloth
In 2024, the United States exported terry cloth worth $2.4 million (213 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Thailand (36%), United Kingdom (26%), Bahamas (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $865K | 36% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $615K | 26% |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | $139K | 5.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $104K | 4.3% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $98K | 4.1% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $97K | 4.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $97K | 4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $62K | 2.6% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $28K | 1.2% |
| 🇧🇲 Bermuda | $27K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5802: Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806; tufted textile fabrics, excluding products of heading no. 5703.
Terry cloth trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of terry cloth imported by the United States?
The United States imported terry cloth worth $4.6 million in 2024 (552 tonnes).
Where does the United States import terry cloth from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (21%), Egypt (17%), Portugal (15%).
What is the average import price of terry cloth in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $8.32 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.21 per kg.
Does the United States export terry cloth?
Yes. The United States exported terry cloth worth $2.4 million in 2024, mainly to Thailand, United Kingdom, Bahamas.
What is the HS code for terry cloth?
Terry cloth falls under HS heading 5802 (Fabrics; terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806; tufted textile f). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading terry cloth with the United States?
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