Cotton Imports to the U.S. in 2024: An Overview
In the year 2024, a total of approximately 256,997,059.67 kg of cotton was imported into the United States. This massive quantity was shipped via various modes such as CTN, PCS, PKG, BOX, CAS, ROL, BAL, BLE, BDL, and BAG containers, with a total TEU count of 671,857.99.
Top Cotton Exporters to the U.S.
The following are the top shippers who exported cotton to the United States in 2024:
- YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN (96,566 Shipments)
- HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD (96,230 Shipments)
- HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA (75,010 Shipments)
- AYESHA CLOTHING CO LTD (73,420 Shipments)
- ZHEJIANG ALBATROSS INTERNATIONAL (63,800 Shipments)
Top Cotton Importers to the U.S.
The following are the top importers who received cotton in the United States in 2024:
- UNTO THE ORDER OF (72,390 Shipments)
- WAL MART INC (47,710 Shipments)
- UNTO THE ORDER OF THE HONG KONG (41,170 Shipments)
- UN TO THE ORDER OF (39,350 Shipments)
- TO THE ORDER OF PRIME BANK LTD (24,650 Shipments)
Top Countries Exporting Cotton to the U.S.
The table below summarizes the top countries exporting cotton to the United States in 2024 along with their respective loading ports:
| Country | Port | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| CN, China | YANTIAN | 62,273 |
| SHANGHAI | 26,600 | |
| NINGPO | 16,269 | |
| IN, India | JAWAHARLAL NEHRU | 31,425 |
| COLOMBO HARBOR | 15,626 | |
| MUNDRA | 14,971 | |
| BD, Bangladesh | COLOMBO HARBOR | 22,733 |
| SINGAPORE | 11,877 | |
| VN, Vietnam | VUNG TAU | 14,942 |
| HAIPHONG | 7,809 | |
| XIAMEN | 7,297 | |
| PK, Pakistan | PORT QASIM | 17,567 |
| SALALAH | 4,236 | |
| MUNDRA | 998 |
This data provides a comprehensive view of the cotton trade between the United States and these countries in the year 2024.