HS Code:
The 'Pillowcases, other than bolster cases' category (HS Code: 6302.31.90 for cotton pillowcases, or similar under 6302 depending on material) falls under the broader classification of bed linen. This category includes pillowcases made from various materials such as cotton, synthetic fibers, or blends, excluding bolster cases. These products are essential household textiles used globally for bedding purposes. Trade in this category is influenced by factors such as material quality, production costs, consumer preferences for sustainable and hypoallergenic materials, and regional manufacturing capabilities.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & World Trade Organization (WTO) Reports
$450 million USD
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$80 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
7.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by some developed countries on non-preferential trade partners)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements or for least developed countries under GSP schemes)
Rising demand for organic cotton pillowcases
Increased market share for producers in India and Turkey due to organic cotton production capabilities; higher price points for eco-friendly products
2021-2022
Shift towards e-commerce sales
Smaller manufacturers and exporters gain access to global markets, reducing dependency on traditional retail chains
2020-2022
Growing preference for sustainable and hypoallergenic materials
Boost in demand for bamboo and linen-based pillowcases, affecting synthetic fiber producers negatively
2022
The European Union introduced new regulations requiring detailed labeling of textile products, including pillowcases, to specify material composition and origin to combat greenwashing.
January 2023
Exporters to the EU market, especially from Asia, face higher compliance costs but gain consumer trust with transparent labeling.
A revised trade agreement reduced tariffs on certain textile categories, including pillowcases, from China to the US as part of Phase 1 negotiations.
October 2022
Increased exports from China to the US, potentially affecting competitors like India and Pakistan.
Bangladesh was granted GSP+ status by the EU, allowing duty-free access for textile products, including pillowcases, under strict sustainability and labor conditions.
March 2023
Enhanced competitiveness for Bangladeshi exporters in the European market, challenging other South Asian exporters.