# Global Wool top Market 2026

> World exports of wool top (HS 510529) reached $957.9 million in 2024, 38% less than in 2019. China was the largest exporter with 41% of the world total, and Italy was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/wool-top-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 957.9 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Combed wool, excluding fragments known as open tops.

Segments: Merino wool top, Crossbred wool top, Dyed wool top, Undyed wool top.

Typical buyers: Spinning mills, Yarn makers, Wool traders.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of wool top (HS 510529) were worth $957.9 million in 2024. | 957.9 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 38% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($1.55 billion), calculated from the annual totals. | -38 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 41% of world exports ($389.3 million). | 41 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, China, the Czech Republic and Germany, shipped 65% of world exports in 2024. | 65 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Italy was the largest importer in 2024, buying $200.1 million, or 21% of world imports. | 21 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 20 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 20 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $10.64 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 10.64 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 90.0 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 90.0 thousand tonnes | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade shrank 38% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 389.3 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 130.6 |
| 3 | Germany | 100.5 |
| 4 | Italy | 83.0 |
| 5 | Argentina | 74.2 |
| 6 | Uruguay | 61.2 |
| 7 | Egypt | 34.8 |
| 8 | Bulgaria | 30.1 |
| 9 | Taiwan | 9.4 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 9.3 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 200.1 |
| 2 | Germany | 110.6 |
| 3 | Czech Republic | 75.7 |
| 4 | Poland | 73.8 |
| 5 | Romania | 71.3 |
| 6 | Vietnam | 64.3 |
| 7 | Turkey | 53.4 |
| 8 | Bulgaria | 47.3 |
| 9 | Japan | 42.2 |
| 10 | South Korea | 37.2 |

## World exports of HS 510529, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,526 |
| 2018 | 1,784 |
| 2019 | 1,546 |
| 2020 | 965.9 |
| 2021 | 1,148 |
| 2022 | 1,396 |
| 2023 | 1,172 |
| 2024 | 957.9 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global wool top market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 510529 reached $957.9 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most wool top?

China led world exports in 2024 with 41% of the total, followed by the Czech Republic, Germany and Italy.

### Which countries import the most wool top?

Italy was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland.

### Is world trade in wool top growing?

World exports were 38% lower in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of wool top?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $10.64 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Wool top Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/wool-top-market/