Wool felt imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wool felt by the United States reached $19.1 million in 2024 (902 tonnes). It ranks 1st of 169 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 $26.2 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 | $19.1M | 902 t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 867 t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 992 t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 906 t |
Where the United States imports wool felt from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (32%), Germany (29%), Canada (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.1M | 32% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 30% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 15% |
| India | $1.0M | 5.4% |
| China | $964K | 5% |
| Spain | $645K | 3.4% |
| Nepal | $595K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $554K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $349K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $119K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.21 per kg, 290% above the world average of $5.44. 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.
Wool felt exports from the United States
Exports of wool felt by the United States reached $2.5 million in 2024 (75 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Most of it went to Canada (32%), Mexico (18%), Turkey (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+822% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $796K | 32% |
| Mexico | $446K | 18% |
| Turkey | $295K | 12% |
| Japan | $136K | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $106K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $93K | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $69K | 2.8% |
| China | $67K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $65K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wool felt imports (HS 5602.21): 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 5602.21: Felt: of wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered nor laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of wool felt imported by the United States?
The United States imported wool felt worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 902 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 169 countries worldwide, with 22% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply wool felt to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Germany (29%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of wool felt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.21 per kg in 2024, 290% above the world average of $5.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wool felt to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export wool felt?
Yes. The United States exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Turkey. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wool felt?
The HS code for wool felt is subheading 5602.21. 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 5602 page.
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