Artificial staple blend yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial staple blend yarn was worth $134.2 million in 2024, about 34.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $134.2M | 34.6K t |
| 2023 | $144.0M | 36.3K t |
| 2022 | $161.7M | 37.4K t |
| 2021 | $165.1M | 40.4K t |
| 2020 | $140.9M | 36.8K t |
| 2019 | $185.1M | 50.9K t |
| 2018 | $133.1M | 32.2K t |
| 2017 | $144.1M | 33.6K t |
Top artificial staple blend yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by China (42%), India (18%) and Indonesia (16%). 56 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 77%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.5M | 42% |
| India | $24.5M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $22.0M | 16% |
| Belgium | $10.1M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 3.2% |
| Nepal | $2.8M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 1.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $666K | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bangladesh (40%), Turkey (10%) and France (8%). 84 countries imported it, and the top three take 58% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $53.6M | 40% |
| Turkey | $13.3M | 9.9% |
| France | $11.2M | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $6.5M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $5.8M | 4.3% |
| Cambodia | $3.7M | 2.8% |
| India | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| Iran | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $2.1M | 1.6% |
| China | $1.7M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $19.71 per kg and Nepal $2.55 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 5510.12: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale. HS 5510 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial staple blend yarn?
China exported $56.5 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by India (18%) and Indonesia (16%). In all, 56 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial staple blend yarn?
Bangladesh imported $53.6 million in 2024, 40% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (10%) and France (8%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial staple blend yarn?
It was worth $134.2 million in 2024, about 34.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $185.1 million. 56 countries reported exports and 84 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial staple blend yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $19.71 per kg and Nepal $2.55 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for artificial staple blend yarn?
The HS code for artificial staple blend yarn is subheading 5510.12, in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5510 page.
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