# Global Sorted textile rags Market 2026

> World exports of sorted textile rags (HS 631010) reached $379.6 million in 2024, 17% more than in 2019. Bangladesh was the largest exporter with 32% of the world total, and India was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/sorted-textile-rags-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 379.6 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Sorted used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables of textile materials.

Segments: Cotton rags, Wiping rags, Scrap rope, Scrap twine.

Typical buyers: Recyclers, Paper mills, Industrial cleaning suppliers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of sorted textile rags (HS 631010) were worth $379.6 million in 2024. | 379.6 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 17% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($323.8 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +17 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| Bangladesh was the largest exporter in 2024, with 32% of world exports ($120.3 million). | 32 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, Bangladesh, the United States and China, shipped 45% of world exports in 2024. | 45 % of world exports | 2024 |
| India was the largest importer in 2024, buying $127.7 million, or 34% of world imports. | 34 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 40 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 40 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $0.61 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 0.61 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 620.8 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 620.8 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, China grew fastest, with exports up 121% from 2019 to 2024. | +121 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 17% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- China is gaining ground: its exports rose 121% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 120.3 |
| 2 | United States | 28.4 |
| 3 | China | 20.8 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 18.5 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 18.1 |
| 6 | Honduras | 17.1 |
| 7 | India | 13.9 |
| 8 | Poland | 12.3 |
| 9 | Hungary | 9.4 |
| 10 | Italy | 8.7 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 127.7 |
| 2 | United States | 38.7 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 17.8 |
| 4 | Germany | 16.4 |
| 5 | Japan | 13.9 |
| 6 | Mexico | 12.6 |
| 7 | Australia | 12.1 |
| 8 | Spain | 10.3 |
| 9 | Poland | 9.5 |
| 10 | Italy | 8.8 |

## World exports of HS 631010, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 296.7 |
| 2018 | 277.5 |
| 2019 | 323.8 |
| 2020 | 330.1 |
| 2021 | 429.9 |
| 2022 | 502.1 |
| 2023 | 441.8 |
| 2024 | 379.6 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global sorted textile rags market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 631010 reached $379.6 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most sorted textile rags?

Bangladesh led world exports in 2024 with 32% of the total, followed by the United States, China and Pakistan.

### Which countries import the most sorted textile rags?

India was the largest importer in 2024, followed by the United States, the Netherlands and Germany.

### Is world trade in sorted textile rags growing?

World exports were 17% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of sorted textile rags?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $0.61 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Sorted textile rags Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/sorted-textile-rags-market/