Artificial filament fabric (dyed) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial filament fabric (dyed) was worth $347.1 million in 2024, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $347.1M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $364.1M | 23.9K t |
| 2022 | $375.2M | 23.4K t |
| 2021 | $303.4M | 22.4K t |
| 2020 | $275.0M | 18.9K t |
| 2019 | $391.5M | 23.4K t |
| 2018 | $437.7M | 27.2K t |
| 2017 | $407.5M | 24.9K t |
Top artificial filament fabric (dyed) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (30%), Italy (22%) and Japan (11%). 91 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 63%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $105.0M | 30% |
| Italy | $75.6M | 22% |
| Japan | $38.9M | 11% |
| South Korea | $25.0M | 7.2% |
| Lithuania | $20.1M | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $17.3M | 5% |
| Spain | $13.5M | 3.9% |
| India | $11.8M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 2.2% |
| France | $5.3M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $4.6M | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $3.0M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Spain is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of China and Morocco. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 159 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $29.0M | 8.4% |
| China | $21.2M | 6.1% |
| Morocco | $18.1M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $17.9M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $17.6M | 5.1% |
| Cambodia | $14.9M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $13.0M | 3.8% |
| Romania | $12.1M | 3.5% |
| France | $11.4M | 3.3% |
| United States | $10.7M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.7M | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $10.0M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $17.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $31.65 per kg and China $10.47 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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The shipment records behind Artificial filament fabric (dyed) (HS 5408.22) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5408.22: Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, dyed. HS 5408 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial filament fabric (dyed)?
China exported $105.0 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Italy (22%) and Japan (11%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial filament fabric (dyed)?
Spain imported $29.0 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of China (6%) and Morocco (5%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial filament fabric (dyed)?
It was worth $347.1 million in 2024, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $437.7 million. 91 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial filament fabric (dyed) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $17.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $31.65 per kg and China $10.47 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 filament fabric (dyed)?
The HS code for artificial filament fabric (dyed) is subheading 5408.22, 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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