Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2 or less

In 2024, fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2 or less trade exhibited significant decline, with global flows reaching $97,392,080 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -26.5% (five-year: -20.2%). The all-time peak of $718,124,711 was recorded in 2015; the current level is 86% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (1995–2024), 38% of years recorded positive growth, indicating significant cyclicality with frequent contractions. Trend momentum is decelerating (-9.7% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2 or less as "One-way trade" in the unclassified price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

The supply side is moderately concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.179). The three largest exporters — Pakistan ($33.8M), China ($24.8M), and Indonesia ($19.2M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -14.0% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.096). The three largest import markets are United States ($27.1M), Netherlands ($5.5M), and Malaysia ($4.2M). The largest importing market sources from 23 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -4.57. Buyers have moderate flexibility to shift sourcing, but face some switching costs.

The dominant trade corridor is Pakistan → United States at $10.8M, representing 39.9% of the importer's total demand.

The volatility score for fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, unbleached, plain weave, weighing 200g/m2 or less is 30 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are moderately variable, typical for goods with seasonal or cyclical demand patterns.

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.