Artificial staple fiber (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial staple fiber (other) was worth $807.6 million in 2024, about 349.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% 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 | $807.6M | 349.5K t |
| 2023 | $732.9M | 277.6K t |
| 2022 | $759.7M | 261.0K t |
| 2021 | $615.5M | 241.6K t |
| 2020 | $525.5M | 209.2K t |
| 2019 | $677.9M | 232.7K t |
| 2018 | $662.0M | 216.9K t |
| 2017 | $585.3M | 204.7K t |
Top artificial staple fiber (other) exporting countries
Austria is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Thailand and China. The top three supply 75% between them, out of 58 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $294.9M | 37% |
| Thailand | $169.2M | 21% |
| China | $145.0M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $117.8M | 15% |
| United States | $53.6M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $5.7M | 0.7% |
| India | $3.9M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.1M | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.7M | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (40%), Pakistan (12%) and Bangladesh (11%). 123 countries imported it, and the top three take 62% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $321.2M | 40% |
| Pakistan | $96.7M | 12% |
| Bangladesh | $86.8M | 11% |
| India | $40.9M | 5.1% |
| United States | $33.5M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $32.4M | 4% |
| Turkey | $31.9M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $25.4M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $21.1M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $18.4M | 2.3% |
| Israel | $12.7M | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $8.1M | 1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.26 per kg and India $1.71 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 5504.90: Fibres: artificial staple fibres, other than of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. HS 5504 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial staple fiber (other)?
Austria exported $294.9 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Thailand (21%) and China (18%). In all, 58 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial staple fiber (other)?
China imported $321.2 million in 2024, 40% of world imports, ahead of Pakistan (12%) and Bangladesh (11%). The top three importers together take 62%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial staple fiber (other)?
It was worth $807.6 million in 2024, about 349.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 58 countries reported exports and 123 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial staple fiber (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.26 per kg and India $1.71 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 fiber (other)?
The HS code for artificial staple fiber (other) is subheading 5504.90, 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 5504 page.
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