5204Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale:
綿製の縫糸（小売用にしたものであるかないかを問わない。）
HS code 5204 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale:”. This code has 3 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 5204 (Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale:) totaled ¥12M (YoY +385.1%), with a volume of 5,586 KG at about ¥2,234/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (87.4%), United States of America (5.2%), Italy (2.1%). Exports totaled ¥11M (YoY -24.7%), with a volume of 1,063 KG at about ¥10,495/KG. The top export destinations are United States of America (65.3%), People's Republic of China (8.6%), Viet Nam (5.8%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥109M | 65.3% | 7,777 KG | ¥13,991/KG |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥14M | 8.6% | 1,987 KG | ¥7,173/KG |
| 3 | Viet Nam | ¥10M | 5.8% | 2,072 KG | ¥4,644/KG |
| 4 | Hong Kong | ¥6M | 3.4% | 499 KG | ¥11,293/KG |
| 5 | Republic of Korea | ¥4M | 2.6% | 1,179 KG | ¥3,689/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥44M | 87.4% | 20,799 KG | ¥2,118/KG |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥3M | 5.2% | 516 KG | ¥5,107/KG |
| 3 | Italy | ¥1M | 2.1% | 66 KG | ¥16,273/KG |
| 4 | Iran | ¥800,000 | 1.6% | 65 KG | ¥12,308/KG |
| 5 | France | ¥688,000 | 1.4% | 6 KG | ¥114,667/KG |
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