Unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $11.9 million of unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 154 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.5 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 | $11.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 2.7K t |
Where the United States imports unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric from
India alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.8M | 74% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 8.9% |
| China | $800K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $441K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $335K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $188K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $71K | 0.6% |
| France | $57K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $51K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.14 per kg, close to the world average of $5.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric exports from the United States
Exports of unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric by the United States reached $1.1 million in 2024 (63 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (26%), Guatemala (24%), Canada (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $291K | 27% |
| Guatemala | $262K | 24% |
| Canada | $224K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 6.7% |
| Nicaragua | $34K | 3% |
| Germany | $31K | 2.9% |
| China | $27K | 2.4% |
| Bahamas | $22K | 2% |
| Slovenia | $17K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $14K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5209.11): 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 5209.11: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 154 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Pakistan (9%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 982% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.14 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $5.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Guatemala and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached heavy plain cotton fabric is subheading 5209.11. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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