HS Code:
The Dyed (222) category under the Harmonized System (HS) Code typically refers to dyed fabrics, yarns, or other textile materials. This category encompasses a range of products that have undergone dyeing processes to achieve specific colors or patterns, widely used in the apparel, home textiles, and industrial sectors. These products are integral to the global textile supply chain, with trade influenced by factors such as fashion trends, raw material availability, and manufacturing costs.
Total Trade Volume
USD 15.3 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
15% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-Vietnam FTA)
Shift towards sustainable dyeing processes
Increased demand for eco-friendly and organic dyed textiles, influencing production costs and market preferences
2021-2022
Rising labor costs in traditional manufacturing hubs
Shift of production to emerging economies with lower labor costs, impacting trade patterns
2020-2022
Growth in fast fashion
Higher demand for quick-turnaround dyed fabrics, boosting trade volumes but raising concerns over quality and sustainability
2019-2022
The European Union introduced new regulations on the use of chemical dyes in textiles to reduce environmental impact, requiring stricter compliance from exporters.
June 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potential reduction in trade volume for non-compliant suppliers
A new phase of the US-China trade agreement reduced tariffs on certain dyed textile categories, boosting bilateral trade.
March 2023
Positive for Chinese exporters, with an expected increase in trade volume to the US market
India announced subsidies for dyed fabric exporters under the 'Make in India' initiative to strengthen its position in the global market.
January 2023
Likely to enhance India's export competitiveness, potentially increasing its share in global trade