Artificial fabric (other, dyed) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial fabric (other, dyed) was worth $321.1 million in 2024, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017, and down 16% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $321.1M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $381.5M | 20.7K t |
| 2022 | $361.6M | 19.3K t |
| 2021 | $285.9M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $243.3M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $350.9M | 23.6K t |
| 2018 | $405.6M | 26.9K t |
| 2017 | $350.6M | 17.4K t |
Top artificial fabric (other, dyed) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by Japan and Italy. The top three supply 66% between them, out of 78 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $92.4M | 29% |
| Japan | $69.7M | 22% |
| Italy | $48.7M | 15% |
| Turkey | $22.4M | 7% |
| South Korea | $13.6M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $13.6M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $12.7M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $11.0M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $7.9M | 2.5% |
| France | $2.6M | 0.8% |
| India | $2.5M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Cambodia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 146 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.3M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $38.2M | 12% |
| Cambodia | $27.9M | 8.7% |
| Romania | $17.3M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $15.7M | 4.9% |
| Morocco | $14.2M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $12.5M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $12.0M | 3.7% |
| Myanmar | $11.6M | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $9.0M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $8.4M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.3M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $47.53 per kg and China $12.90 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5408.32: Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, dyed. HS 5408 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial fabric (other, dyed)?
China exported $92.4 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Japan (22%) and Italy (15%). In all, 78 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial fabric (other, dyed)?
China imported $39.3 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (12%) and Cambodia (9%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial fabric (other, dyed)?
It was worth $321.1 million in 2024, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $405.6 million. 78 countries reported exports and 146 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial fabric (other, dyed) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $47.53 per kg and China $12.90 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for artificial fabric (other, dyed)?
The HS code for artificial fabric (other, dyed) is subheading 5408.32, in chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5408 page.
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