Artificial staple fabric, unbleached trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial staple fabric, unbleached was worth $261.2 million in 2024, about 51.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $261.2M | 51.7K t |
| 2023 | $260.0M | 43.0K t |
| 2022 | $326.7M | 54.7K t |
| 2021 | $288.8M | 48.5K t |
| 2020 | $254.3M | 47.3K t |
| 2019 | $361.7M | 74.7K t |
| 2018 | $386.5M | 65.6K t |
| 2017 | $364.7M | 62.0K t |
Top artificial staple fabric, unbleached exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 63% of world exports, followed by India and Spain. The top three supply 78% between them, out of 66 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $165.0M | 63% |
| India | $26.3M | 10% |
| Spain | $13.1M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $11.4M | 4.4% |
| Austria | $8.1M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $3.7M | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $3.6M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mauritania (10%), Italy (9%) and Brazil (7%). 140 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $26.8M | 10% |
| Italy | $23.5M | 9% |
| Brazil | $17.1M | 6.6% |
| Morocco | $15.5M | 5.9% |
| Bangladesh | $15.2M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $14.2M | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $13.3M | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $11.4M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $10.6M | 4% |
| Colombia | $8.6M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 3.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $7.6M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $10.84 per kg and China $4.99 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 5516.11: Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres. HS 5516 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial staple fabric, unbleached?
China exported $165.0 million in 2024, 63% of the world total, followed by India (10%) and Spain (5%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial staple fabric, unbleached?
Mauritania imported $26.8 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Italy (9%) and Brazil (7%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial staple fabric, unbleached?
It was worth $261.2 million in 2024, about 51.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $386.5 million. 66 countries reported exports and 140 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial staple fabric, unbleached per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $10.84 per kg and China $4.99 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 fabric, unbleached?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, unbleached is subheading 5516.11, 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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