Unsorted textile rags imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $43.7 million of unsorted textile rags in 2024 (48.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 207 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $43.7M | 48.7K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 55.9K t |
| 2022 | $42.2M | 52.2K t |
| 2021 | $39.9M | 58.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.0M | 50.3K t |
| 2019 | $31.2M | 43.8K t |
| 2018 | $26.2M | 42.4K t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 43.2K t |
Where the United States imports unsorted textile rags from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (36%), Mexico (17%), Canada (15%). Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $15.6M | 36% |
| Mexico | $7.4M | 17% |
| Canada | $6.6M | 15% |
| India | $3.4M | 7.8% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 4.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Bangladesh | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| China | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Philippines | $1.0M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 70% above the world average of $0.53. 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.
Unsorted textile rags exports from the United States
Exports of unsorted textile rags by the United States reached $29.1 million in 2024 (55.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 152 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Dominican Republic (44%), Mexico (14%), India (14%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $12.9M | 44% |
| Mexico | $4.1M | 14% |
| India | $4.0M | 14% |
| Philippines | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| Pakistan | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $776K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $542K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $479K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $378K | 1.3% |
| Nigeria | $268K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unsorted textile rags imports (HS 6310.90): 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 6310.90: Rags: used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials: other than sorted.
Common questions
What is the value of unsorted textile rags imported by the United States?
The United States imported unsorted textile rags worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsorted textile rags to the United States?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by Mexico (17%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsorted textile rags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsorted textile rags to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export unsorted textile rags?
Yes. The United States exported $29.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Dominican Republic, Mexico and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsorted textile rags?
The HS code for unsorted textile rags is subheading 6310.90. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6310 page.
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