Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric worth $3.8 million (792 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.8 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 | $3.8M | 792 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 715 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 676 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 728 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 628 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 957 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 847 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
Where the United States imports unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (19%), Mexico (16%), Japan (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $732K | 19% |
| Mexico | $609K | 16% |
| Japan | $562K | 15% |
| Italy | $502K | 13% |
| India | $468K | 12% |
| Thailand | $309K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $277K | 7.2% |
| China | $153K | 4% |
| Germany | $96K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $54K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 per kg, close to the world average of $4.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric worth $1.7 million (274 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.4M | 82% |
| Canada | $113K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $29K | 1.7% |
| Colombia | $25K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 1.2% |
| Panama | $17K | 1% |
| Peru | $15K | 0.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $14K | 0.8% |
| China | $10K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric imports (HS 5209.12): 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 5209.12: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 792 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 136 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric to the United States?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($732 thousand), followed by Mexico (16%) and Japan (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.75 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 twill cotton fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric is subheading 5209.12. 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?
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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