Artificial staple fabric, printed (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial staple fabric, printed (other) was worth $65.2 million in 2024, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $65.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $60.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $64.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $71.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $52.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $62.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $56.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $55.4M | 5.9K t |
Top artificial staple fabric, printed (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 57% of world exports, followed by Spain and Italy. The top three supply 76% between them, out of 90 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.0M | 57% |
| Spain | $6.3M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $5.0M | 7.6% |
| Bulgaria | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| India | $1.8M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $936K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $781K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $544K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $511K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $322K | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Morocco is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 45% across 135 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $11.6M | 18% |
| Bangladesh | $10.5M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $7.0M | 11% |
| France | $4.3M | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $3.7M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 3% |
| Cambodia | $1.9M | 3% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Pakistan | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $888K | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Bulgaria averaged $133.00 per kg and Italy $5.44 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
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- 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
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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 5516.94: Fabrics, woven: printed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516. HS 5516 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial staple fabric, printed (other)?
China exported $37.0 million in 2024, 57% of the world total, followed by Spain (10%) and Italy (9%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial staple fabric, printed (other)?
Morocco imported $11.6 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (16%) and Vietnam (11%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial staple fabric, printed (other)?
It was worth $65.2 million in 2024, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $71.4 million. 90 countries reported exports and 135 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial staple fabric, printed (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Bulgaria averaged $133.00 per kg and Italy $5.44 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, printed (other)?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, printed (other) is subheading 5516.94, 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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