Product intelligence · HS 521132 · 2024 data

Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill

Global exports of fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill totalled $320,276,240 in 2024, a +2.2% change from the previous year. Traded by 98 countries across 1,326 bilateral corridors, with demand from 154 importing markets. The long-term trend is stable.

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

Global trade

$320.3M

+2.2% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-0.5%

5Y: +1.7%

Supply structure

Concentrated

HHI 0.297

Volatility

Low

Score 8/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill trade exhibited modest growth, with global flows reaching $320,276,240 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -0.5% (five-year: +1.7%). The all-time peak of $374,668,249 was recorded in 2022; the current level is 15% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 66% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is steady (-0.7% 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, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill as "One-way trade" in the low price range price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.297). The three largest exporters — China ($173.5M), Vietnam ($16.5M), and Pakistan ($16.3M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +2.4% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.114). The three largest import markets are Bangladesh ($96.5M), Vietnam ($31.6M), and Cambodia ($18.4M). The largest importing market sources from 14 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -8.67. Buyers are highly price-sensitive and can switch between suppliers relatively easily.

The dominant trade corridor is China → Bangladesh at $61.9M, representing 64.2% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill is 8 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, modest but steady demand provides a reasonable entry window. The concentrated supply structure suggests high barriers but also potential opportunity if dominant suppliers face disruption or capacity constraints.

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

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $374,668,249 in 2022. Currently 15% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$261,665,785-16.6%
2016$292,272,076+11.7%
2017$319,202,423+9.2%
2018$371,044,783+16.2%
2019$295,061,178-20.5%
2020$253,824,723-14.0%
2021$324,801,177+28.0%
2022$374,668,249+15.4%
2023$313,528,144-16.3%
2024$320,276,240+2.2%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1ChinaBangladesh$61.9M-6.1%
2ChinaVietnam$25.8M+27.1%
3ChinaCambodia$14.5M+23.5%
4VietnamBangladesh$14.3M+31.0%
5ChinaMyanmar$10.3M+7.6%
6FranceTunisia$8.0M-12.2%
7PakistanBangladesh$7.1M+7.5%
8ChinaRussia$6.4M+1.8%

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.

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