Artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured (other) was worth $90.4 million in 2024, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $90.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $80.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $85.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $82.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $62.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $92.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $107.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $79.2M | 5.7K t |
Top artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 46% of world exports, followed by Italy and Belgium. The top three supply 71% between them, out of 67 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.4M | 46% |
| Italy | $19.1M | 21% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 3.5% |
| France | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 2.8% |
| India | $2.4M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Romania | $810K | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Bangladesh is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 126 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $12.8M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $10.5M | 12% |
| United States | $7.1M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 5.9% |
| Brazil | $4.1M | 4.6% |
| France | $3.9M | 4.3% |
| Morocco | $3.4M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| Myanmar | $2.8M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 2% |
| Cambodia | $1.6M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $48.94 per kg and China $9.79 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 5516.93: Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516. HS 5516 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured (other)?
China exported $41.4 million in 2024, 46% of the world total, followed by Italy (21%) and Belgium (4%). In all, 67 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured (other)?
Bangladesh imported $12.8 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (12%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured (other)?
It was worth $90.4 million in 2024, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $107.4 million. 67 countries reported exports and 126 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $48.94 per kg and China $9.79 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 staple fabric, multi-coloured (other)?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured (other) is subheading 5516.93, 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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