HS Code:
The category 'Machines for preparing textile fibers, other than card clothing' (HS Code: 8445.19) includes machinery used in the textile industry for processes such as cleaning, blending, and preparing fibers before spinning into yarn. These machines are essential for transforming raw textile materials like cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers into a form suitable for further processing. This category excludes card clothing, which is classified separately. The machinery in this segment is critical for textile manufacturers aiming to optimize fiber quality and production efficiency.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Switzerland)
Automation and Digitalization
Increased demand for advanced machinery with IoT integration for real-time monitoring and efficiency, driving market growth in developed economies.
2021-2023
Shift to Sustainable Practices
Growing preference for machines that support eco-friendly fiber processing, such as reduced energy consumption and compatibility with recycled fibers.
2020-2022
Rising Production in Asia-Pacific
Significant increase in demand from textile hubs in countries like India and Bangladesh, boosting export opportunities for machinery manufacturers.
2019-2022
The European Union's Green Deal has introduced stricter environmental regulations, encouraging manufacturers to innovate with energy-efficient machines for textile fiber preparation.
March 2023
Potential increase in production costs but long-term market advantage for compliant manufacturers.
China announced a temporary reduction in import tariffs on certain textile machinery, including fiber preparation machines, to support domestic textile industry growth.
January 2023
Boosted imports from European and Japanese manufacturers, increasing competition in the Chinese market.
A leading German manufacturer unveiled a fully automated fiber preparation system with AI-driven quality control at a major textile expo.
September 2022
Expected to set a new industry standard, increasing demand for high-tech machinery in key markets.