Light synthetic cotton blend trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in light synthetic cotton blend was worth $1.64 billion in 2024, about 264.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $1.64B | 264.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.73B | 289.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.26B | 368.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.07B | 320.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.64B | 272.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.99B | 322.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.37B | 381.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.74B | 379.4K t |
Top light synthetic cotton blend exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 54% of world exports, followed by Pakistan and the United States. The top three supply 70% between them, out of 141 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $890.6M | 54% |
| Pakistan | $193.4M | 12% |
| United States | $60.8M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $56.0M | 3.4% |
| India | $48.9M | 3% |
| Thailand | $45.5M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $34.0M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $31.9M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $29.7M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $29.0M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $23.6M | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $22.7M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bangladesh (11%), Vietnam (10%) and Mexico (4%). 195 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $177.8M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $158.8M | 9.7% |
| Mexico | $67.1M | 4.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $63.0M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56.6M | 3.4% |
| Cambodia | $51.1M | 3.1% |
| Myanmar | $47.4M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $41.9M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $36.8M | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $31.7M | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $30.3M | 1.8% |
| Pakistan | $29.4M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $9.42 per kg and Pakistan $5.38 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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2. HS 5513 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most light synthetic cotton blend?
China exported $890.6 million in 2024, 54% of the world total, followed by Pakistan (12%) and the United States (4%). In all, 141 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most light synthetic cotton blend?
Bangladesh imported $177.8 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (10%) and Mexico (4%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in light synthetic cotton blend?
It was worth $1.64 billion in 2024, about 264.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $2.74 billion. 141 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $9.42 per kg and Pakistan $5.38 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 light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513, 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 5513 page.
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