Artificial staple fabric, printed trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial staple fabric, printed was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 232.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $1.51B | 232.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.37B | 200.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.38B | 199.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.30B | 204.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.17B | 169.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.44B | 174.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.47B | 163.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.20B | 143.4K t |
Top artificial staple fabric, printed exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 87% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Italy. The top three supply 94% between them, out of 84 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.32B | 87% |
| Turkey | $55.5M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $40.1M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $17.3M | 1.2% |
| France | $12.7M | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $11.9M | 0.8% |
| India | $10.7M | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $6.0M | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $5.8M | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $4.7M | 0.3% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Morocco is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Somalia and Bangladesh. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 163 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $153.1M | 10% |
| Somalia | $109.1M | 7.2% |
| Bangladesh | $101.5M | 6.7% |
| Iraq | $94.4M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $86.7M | 5.8% |
| Algeria | $82.3M | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $72.5M | 4.8% |
| Myanmar | $60.6M | 4% |
| Tajikistan | $54.7M | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $48.8M | 3.2% |
| Iran | $41.3M | 2.7% |
| Djibouti | $37.4M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $22.59 per kg and Thailand $5.96 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.
Related product types
- Artificial staple fabric, unbleached
- Artificial staple fabric, dyed
- Artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured
- Artificial and filament blend, unbleached
- Artificial and filament blend, dyed
- Artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured
- Artificial and filament blend, printed
- Artificial and cotton blend, dyed
- Artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured
- Artificial staple fabric, unbleached (other)
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The shipment records behind Artificial staple fabric, printed (HS 5516.14) 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 5516.14: Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres. HS 5516 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial staple fabric, printed?
China exported $1.32 billion in 2024, 87% of the world total, followed by Turkey (4%) and Italy (3%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial staple fabric, printed?
Morocco imported $153.1 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Somalia (7%) and Bangladesh (7%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial staple fabric, printed?
It was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 232.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 84 countries reported exports and 163 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial staple fabric, printed per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $22.59 per kg and Thailand $5.96 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, printed?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, printed is subheading 5516.14, 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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