Product intelligence · HS 521152 · 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, printed, 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, printed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill totalled $82,503,598 in 2024, a -24.3% change from the previous year. Traded by 71 countries across 576 bilateral corridors, with demand from 110 importing markets. The long-term trend is rapid decline.

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

Global trade

$82.5M

-24.3% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-14.9%

5Y: -3.9%

Supply structure

Moderately concentrated

HHI 0.160

Volatility

Low

Score 14/100

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, printed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill trade exhibited significant decline, with global flows reaching $82,503,598 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -14.9% (five-year: -3.9%). The all-time peak of $133,666,061 was recorded in 2021; the current level is 38% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 72% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is decelerating (-15.2% 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, printed, 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 moderately concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.160). The three largest exporters — Italy ($26.4M), China ($16.5M), and Netherlands ($13.0M) — 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 0.085). The three largest import markets are Tunisia ($19.2M), Germany ($8.0M), and Morocco ($6.5M). The largest importing market sources from 10 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -12.46. Buyers are highly price-sensitive and can switch between suppliers relatively easily.

The dominant trade corridor is Italy → Tunisia at $6.1M, representing 31.5% 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, printed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill is 14 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: $133,666,061 in 2021. Currently 38% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$62,923,715-21.0%
2016$64,988,359+3.3%
2017$71,836,419+10.5%
2018$100,284,331+39.6%
2019$100,725,850+0.4%
2020$122,314,409+21.4%
2021$133,666,061+9.3%
2022$116,719,684-12.7%
2023$109,025,586-6.6%
2024$82,503,598-24.3%

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, printed, 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, printed, 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, printed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1ItalyTunisia$6.1M+8.1%
2GermanyTunisia$4.5M+2.5%
3BelgiumTunisia$4.2M+13.1%
4NetherlandsTunisia$2.8M+34.9%
5United KingdomTunisia$1.2M-18.2%
6FranceTunisia$284.9K-36.0%
7PortugalTunisia$164.7K-33.7%
8PolandTunisia$84.7K

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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