# Global Light plain unbleached cotton fabric Market 2026

> World exports of light plain unbleached cotton fabric (HS 520821) reached $252.7 million in 2024, 20% more than in 2019. China was the largest exporter with 41% of the world total, and Morocco was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/light-plain-unbleached-cotton-fabric-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 252.7 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Plain woven fabrics of mostly cotton, in light weights, unbleached.

Segments: Cheesecloth, Voile greige, Lawn greige, Muslin greige.

Typical buyers: Fabric processors, Garment makers, Medical textile makers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of light plain unbleached cotton fabric (HS 520821) were worth $252.7 million in 2024. | 252.7 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 20% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($211.1 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +20 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 41% of world exports ($103.9 million). | 41 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, China, India and Pakistan, shipped 69% of world exports in 2024. | 69 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Morocco was the largest importer in 2024, buying $25.4 million, or 10% of world imports. | 10 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 16 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 16 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $9.77 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 9.77 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 25.9 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 25.9 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Portugal grew fastest, with exports up 82% from 2019 to 2024. | +82 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 20% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Portugal is gaining ground: its exports rose 82% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 103.9 |
| 2 | India | 38.4 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 31.0 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 13.1 |
| 5 | Portugal | 12.9 |
| 6 | Turkey | 10.6 |
| 7 | Spain | 8.3 |
| 8 | Italy | 7.9 |
| 9 | Germany | 5.8 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 4.6 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 25.4 |
| 2 | Spain | 16.8 |
| 3 | Italy | 15.7 |
| 4 | Poland | 15.2 |
| 5 | United States | 13.8 |
| 6 | Mauritania | 12.0 |
| 7 | Algeria | 11.5 |
| 8 | Russia | 11.4 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 7.4 |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates | 6.7 |

## World exports of HS 520821, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 225.4 |
| 2018 | 257.5 |
| 2019 | 211.1 |
| 2020 | 203.2 |
| 2021 | 214.4 |
| 2022 | 264.2 |
| 2023 | 224.0 |
| 2024 | 252.7 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global light plain unbleached cotton fabric market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 520821 reached $252.7 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most light plain unbleached cotton fabric?

China led world exports in 2024 with 41% of the total, followed by India, Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

### Which countries import the most light plain unbleached cotton fabric?

Morocco was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Spain, Italy and Poland.

### Is world trade in light plain unbleached cotton fabric growing?

World exports were 20% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of light plain unbleached cotton fabric?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $9.77 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Light plain unbleached cotton fabric Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/light-plain-unbleached-cotton-fabric-market/