Polyester and wool blend trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyester and wool blend was worth $439.0 million in 2024, about 21.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $439.0M | 21.5K t |
| 2023 | $512.9M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $452.4M | 21.9K t |
| 2021 | $320.5M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $318.9M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $472.3M | 25.9K t |
| 2018 | $473.1M | 22.9K t |
| 2017 | $461.2M | 24.1K t |
Top polyester and wool blend exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Portugal. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 84 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $151.9M | 35% |
| Turkey | $47.8M | 11% |
| Portugal | $41.4M | 9.4% |
| India | $34.0M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $21.9M | 5% |
| Japan | $21.0M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $18.7M | 4.3% |
| Bulgaria | $15.9M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $14.1M | 3.2% |
| Romania | $11.9M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $8.1M | 1.8% |
| United States | $6.2M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 22% across 140 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $43.8M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $27.3M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $24.6M | 5.6% |
| Morocco | $21.4M | 4.9% |
| United States | $20.9M | 4.8% |
| China | $20.8M | 4.7% |
| Bangladesh | $20.1M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.3M | 3% |
| Spain | $12.7M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $12.6M | 2.9% |
| Romania | $12.0M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $11.9M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $37.18 per kg and China $14.26 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 5515.13: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. HS 5515 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyester and wool blend?
China exported $151.9 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Turkey (11%) and Portugal (9%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyester and wool blend?
Vietnam imported $43.8 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (6%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyester and wool blend?
It was worth $439.0 million in 2024, about 21.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $512.9 million. 84 countries reported exports and 140 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyester and wool blend per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $37.18 per kg and China $14.26 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 polyester and wool blend?
The HS code for polyester and wool blend is subheading 5515.13, 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 5515 page.
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