Smooth polyester fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in smooth polyester fabric was worth $4.09 billion in 2024, about 617.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $4.09B | 617.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.00B | 560.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.50B | 599.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.06B | 567.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.40B | 492.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.39B | 630.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.70B | 655.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.39B | 698.3K t |
Top smooth polyester fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by China (58%), South Korea (11%) and Japan (9%). 119 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 79%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.39B | 58% |
| South Korea | $447.6M | 11% |
| Japan | $374.5M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $188.5M | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $130.1M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $80.9M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $70.7M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $55.7M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $44.5M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $38.7M | 1% |
| United States | $32.6M | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $29.7M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 198 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $864.1M | 21% |
| Bangladesh | $231.2M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $228.9M | 5.6% |
| China | $191.5M | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $176.9M | 4.3% |
| Myanmar | $148.9M | 3.6% |
| India | $112.2M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $111.2M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $102.0M | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $97.9M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $84.4M | 2.1% |
| Cambodia | $80.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $24.35 per kg and China $5.27 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 5407.61: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filaments. HS 5407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most smooth polyester fabric?
China exported $2.39 billion in 2024, 58% of the world total, followed by South Korea (11%) and Japan (9%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most smooth polyester fabric?
Vietnam imported $864.1 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (6%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in smooth polyester fabric?
It was worth $4.09 billion in 2024, about 617.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $4.70 billion. 119 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of smooth polyester fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $24.35 per kg and China $5.27 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for smooth polyester fabric?
The HS code for smooth polyester fabric is subheading 5407.61, in chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5407 page.
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