Artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) was worth $400.9 million in 2024, about 41.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 136% since 2017, and up 34% 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 | $400.9M | 41.7K t |
| 2023 | $298.7M | 29.4K t |
| 2022 | $265.7M | 24.4K t |
| 2021 | $205.4M | 24.5K t |
| 2020 | $160.1M | 22.0K t |
| 2019 | $208.7M | 19.4K t |
| 2018 | $170.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $169.8M | 14.9K t |
Top artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 70% of world exports, followed by Spain and Italy. The top three supply 82% between them, out of 80 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $279.9M | 70% |
| Spain | $24.0M | 6% |
| Italy | $23.6M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $16.7M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $10.9M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $7.7M | 1.9% |
| India | $7.5M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 1.5% |
| France | $3.7M | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $2.8M | 0.7% |
| United States | $2.7M | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bangladesh (18%), Brazil (10%) and Vietnam (10%). 136 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $72.5M | 18% |
| Brazil | $41.7M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $40.4M | 10% |
| Morocco | $36.3M | 9% |
| Cambodia | $23.0M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $20.1M | 5% |
| Myanmar | $9.5M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $8.8M | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.5M | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $8.5M | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $8.2M | 2% |
| Sri Lanka | $5.9M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $34.68 per kg and China $7.91 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 5516.92: Fabrics, woven: dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516. HS 5516 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial staple fabric, dyed (other)?
China exported $279.9 million in 2024, 70% of the world total, followed by Spain (6%) and Italy (6%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial staple fabric, dyed (other)?
Bangladesh imported $72.5 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (10%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial staple fabric, dyed (other)?
It was worth $400.9 million in 2024, about 41.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 136% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 80 countries reported exports and 136 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $34.68 per kg and China $7.91 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed (other)?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) is subheading 5516.92, 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 5516 page.
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