Product intelligence · HS 520821 · 2024 data

Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2

Global exports of fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 totalled $239,952,631 in 2024, a -3.0% change from the previous year. Traded by 96 countries across 1,330 bilateral corridors, with demand from 179 importing markets. The long-term trend is stable.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$240.0M

-3.0% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

+2.8%

5Y: +2.9%

Supply structure

Moderately concentrated

HHI 0.241

Volatility

Low

Score 4/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 trade exhibited slight decline, with global flows reaching $239,952,631 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +2.8% (five-year: +2.9%). The all-time peak of $392,205,705 was recorded in 2011; the current level is 39% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 52% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a mildly upward trajectory with periodic contractions. Trend momentum is strengthening (+4.8% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 as "One-way trade" in the medium price range price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is moderately concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.241). The three largest exporters — China ($106.8M), India ($38.5M), and Pakistan ($29.4M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +2.6% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.031). The three largest import markets are Italy ($14.9M), Morocco ($14.1M), and United States ($13.8M). The largest importing market sources from 29 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -5.86. Buyers are highly price-sensitive and can switch between suppliers relatively easily.

The dominant trade corridor is Uzbekistan → Russia at $10.9M, representing 95.8% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 is 4 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, contracting demand signals caution before committing resources. A moderately concentrated market rewards differentiated positioning and strategic partner selection.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $392,205,705 in 2011. Currently 39% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$277,011,204-5.4%
2016$241,784,104-12.7%
2017$246,404,865+1.9%
2018$255,076,120+3.5%
2019$208,457,339-18.3%
2020$202,139,469-3.0%
2021$220,582,031+9.1%
2022$263,550,185+19.5%
2023$247,283,766-6.2%
2024$239,952,631-3.0%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1UzbekistanRussia$10.9M+56.6%
2ChinaGreece$9.9M+6.8%
3ChinaItaly$9.4M-6.7%
4IndiaMauritania$7.9M-0.8%
5PortugalAlgeria$7.3M+28.0%
6ChinaPoland$6.9M+37.0%
7ChinaUnited States$6.6M-0.2%
8SpainMorocco$6.5M+39.8%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.