Polyester staple fabric (natural) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyester staple fabric (natural) was worth $293.7 million in 2024, about 67.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $293.7M | 67.1K t |
| 2023 | $295.8M | 66.0K t |
| 2022 | $314.4M | 64.1K t |
| 2021 | $288.9M | 58.8K t |
| 2020 | $252.4M | 52.6K t |
| 2019 | $308.3M | 64.8K t |
| 2018 | $383.7M | 72.1K t |
| 2017 | $384.1M | 70.4K t |
Top polyester staple fabric (natural) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 55% of world exports, followed by Pakistan and Germany. The top three supply 71% between them, out of 86 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $161.5M | 55% |
| Pakistan | $35.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $12.3M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $9.0M | 3.1% |
| United States | $8.6M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $8.2M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 2.4% |
| France | $5.7M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $5.3M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $4.9M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $4.6M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (7%), Japan (6%) and Vietnam (5%). 169 countries imported it, and the top three take 18% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $20.7M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $16.4M | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $15.4M | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.1M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $10.9M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $10.2M | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $10.1M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $9.6M | 3.3% |
| United States | $9.2M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $8.9M | 3% |
| North Macedonia | $7.7M | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $7.2M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $10.02 per kg and China $3.62 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 5512.11: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, unbleached or bleached. HS 5512 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyester staple fabric (natural)?
China exported $161.5 million in 2024, 55% of the world total, followed by Pakistan (12%) and Germany (4%). In all, 86 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyester staple fabric (natural)?
Germany imported $20.7 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Japan (6%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyester staple fabric (natural)?
It was worth $293.7 million in 2024, about 67.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $384.1 million. 86 countries reported exports and 169 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyester staple fabric (natural) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $10.02 per kg and China $3.62 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 staple fabric (natural)?
The HS code for polyester staple fabric (natural) is subheading 5512.11, 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 5512 page.
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