Artificial staple fibre trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial staple fibre was worth $3.41 billion in 2024, about 1.66 million tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $3.41B | 1.66M t |
| 2023 | $3.20B | 1.47M t |
| 2022 | $3.97B | 1.65M t |
| 2021 | $3.63B | 1.70M t |
| 2020 | $2.70B | 1.58M t |
| 2019 | $3.19B | 1.51M t |
| 2018 | $3.25B | 1.40M t |
| 2017 | $3.04B | 1.32M t |
Top artificial staple fibre exporting countries
Austria is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Indonesia and China. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 72 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $933.0M | 27% |
| Indonesia | $925.5M | 27% |
| China | $494.9M | 15% |
| Thailand | $390.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $157.2M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $127.3M | 3.7% |
| India | $115.3M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $69.4M | 2% |
| United States | $61.3M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $37.5M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $30.2M | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $23.8M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (18%), Turkey (17%) and Pakistan (9%). 136 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $616.4M | 18% |
| Turkey | $574.3M | 17% |
| Pakistan | $293.6M | 8.6% |
| United States | $259.2M | 7.6% |
| Bangladesh | $232.4M | 6.8% |
| India | $168.5M | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $136.4M | 4% |
| Spain | $117.5M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $113.4M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $91.4M | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $62.2M | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $57.3M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $3.90 per kg and Singapore $1.63 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: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. HS 5504 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial staple fibre?
Austria exported $933.0 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (27%) and China (14%). In all, 72 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial staple fibre?
China imported $616.4 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (17%) and Pakistan (9%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial staple fibre?
It was worth $3.41 billion in 2024, about 1.66 million tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.97 billion. 72 countries reported exports and 136 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial staple fibre per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $3.90 per kg and Singapore $1.63 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 fibre?
The HS code for artificial staple fibre is heading 5504, in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5504 page.
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