HS Code:
Open-work fabrics, classified under HS Code 5804, include tulles, lace, and other net fabrics, often used in apparel, home textiles, and industrial applications. These fabrics are characterized by their open structure, created through knitting, weaving, or other techniques, and are valued for their aesthetic appeal and functional properties. They are widely utilized in the fashion industry for dresses, veils, and decorative elements, as well as in technical textiles for filtration and reinforcement purposes. Global trade in this category is influenced by fashion trends, textile manufacturing hubs, and regional trade agreements.
Total Trade Volume
USD 2.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 800 million
32% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 400 million
16% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 350 million
14% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 200 million
8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 150 million
6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
15% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local textile industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement)
Rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics
Increased investment in organic and recycled open-work fabrics, influencing sourcing patterns and production techniques
2021-2022
Growth in e-commerce for fashion textiles
Boosted exports of open-work fabrics as small and medium enterprises access global markets through online platforms
2020-2022
Shift toward technical applications
Growing use of open-work fabrics in industrial sectors like automotive and healthcare, diversifying market demand
2019-2022
The European Union's Green Deal has introduced stricter environmental standards for textile imports, including open-work fabrics, focusing on sustainable production and reduced carbon footprint.
January 2023
Exporters to the EU may face higher compliance costs, potentially shifting trade flows to markets with less stringent regulations.
A revised trade agreement between the US and China has reduced tariffs on certain textile categories, including open-work fabrics, to promote bilateral trade.
March 2022
Increased exports from China to the US, potentially affecting competitors like Turkey and India.
New automated lace-making technologies have reduced production costs and improved quality, particularly in leading markets like France and Italy.
September 2022
Enhanced competitiveness of European producers in the global market, potentially increasing their market share.