HS Code:
The 'Carded' category, often associated with textile materials such as wool or cotton under HS Code 5105 (Wool, carded or combed) or similar codes, refers to fibers that have been processed through carding to align and clean them for further textile production like spinning into yarn. This category is crucial in the textile supply chain, serving as an intermediate product used in the manufacturing of fabrics and garments. Global trade in carded materials is influenced by the demand for natural fibers, sustainability trends, and regional production capabilities.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $2.5 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$800 million USD
32% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$600 million USD
24% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$400 million USD
16% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$300 million USD
12% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$200 million USD
8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Australia or within trade blocs like the EU)
Rising demand for sustainable and organic fibers
Increased trade in carded wool and cotton from certified sustainable sources, pushing exporters to adopt eco-friendly practices.
2021-2023
Shift towards automation in carding processes
Enhanced efficiency and quality in carded products, benefiting major exporters like China and Italy with advanced textile machinery.
2020-2022
Regional trade agreements impacting tariffs
Agreements like RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) have reduced barriers, boosting trade among Asian countries.
2022
The European Union's Green Deal has introduced stricter environmental regulations on textile imports, including carded wool and cotton, requiring proof of sustainable sourcing.
March 2023
Exporters to the EU market, such as Australia and New Zealand, may face higher compliance costs but gain long-term market access through sustainability certifications.
China has ramped up investments in automated carding and spinning technologies to increase production capacity and reduce labor costs.
January 2023
This development strengthens Chinaโs dominance in the global carded fiber market, potentially lowering prices but increasing competition for smaller exporters.
The United States imposed additional tariffs on certain textile inputs, including carded materials from specific countries, citing unfair trade practices.
September 2022
Affected countries like India may redirect trade to other markets such as the EU or Southeast Asia, altering global trade flows.