Textile flock and dust exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported textile flock and dust worth $48.0 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 79 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $61.5 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 | $48.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $57.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $49.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $48.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $38.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $56.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $61.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $57.3M | 5.1K t |
Where the United States exports textile flock and dust to
Most of it went to Japan (24%), South Korea (17%), Mexico (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $11.5M | 24% |
| South Korea | $8.2M | 17% |
| Mexico | $6.0M | 13% |
| India | $4.8M | 10% |
| China | $4.4M | 9.1% |
| Hong Kong | $4.2M | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $693K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.04 per kg, 134% above the world average of $6.42. 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.
Textile flock and dust imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported textile flock and dust worth $45.2 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 160 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (38%), Japan (21%), Thailand (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $17.0M | 38% |
| Japan | $9.4M | 21% |
| Thailand | $6.2M | 14% |
| India | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| China | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $988K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $846K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States textile flock and dust exports (HS 5601.30): 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 5601.30: Wadding: textile flock and dust and mill neps.
Common questions
What is the value of textile flock and dust exported by the United States?
The United States exported textile flock and dust worth $48.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 79 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy textile flock and dust from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by South Korea (17%) and Mexico (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average export price of textile flock and dust per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.04 per kg in 2024, 134% above the world average of $6.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of textile flock and dust from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.3 million in 2017 to $48.0 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $61.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import textile flock and dust?
Yes. The United States imported $45.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Japan and Thailand. That compares with exports of $48.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for textile flock and dust?
The HS code for textile flock and dust is subheading 5601.30. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5601 page.
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