Synthetic and filament blend fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic and filament blend fabric was worth $79.8 million in 2024, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% 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 | $79.8M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $80.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $70.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $71.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $60.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $76.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $83.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $71.2M | 6.5K t |
Top synthetic and filament blend fabric exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by China and India. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 65 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.7M | 22% |
| China | $16.3M | 21% |
| India | $8.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $4.3M | 5.4% |
| France | $4.3M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $1.6M | 2% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Canada is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Tunisia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 120 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8.3M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $7.4M | 9.3% |
| Tunisia | $6.0M | 7.5% |
| Austria | $4.8M | 6% |
| Greece | $3.9M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 4.4% |
| Morocco | $3.1M | 3.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| France | $2.7M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| United States | $2.0M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $85.20 per kg and China $2.15 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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The shipment records behind Synthetic and filament blend fabric (HS 5515.91) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5515.91: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. HS 5515 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic and filament blend fabric?
The United States exported $17.7 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and India (10%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic and filament blend fabric?
Canada imported $8.3 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (9%) and Tunisia (8%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic and filament blend fabric?
It was worth $79.8 million in 2024, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $83.7 million. 65 countries reported exports and 120 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic and filament blend fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $85.20 per kg and China $2.15 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for synthetic and filament blend fabric?
The HS code for synthetic and filament blend fabric is subheading 5515.91, 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.
How can I find synthetic and filament blend fabric buyers and suppliers?
Company names sit below these country totals: EximDataX reads the customs records shipment by shipment, with dates and values. We can show synthetic and filament blend fabric buyers and suppliers on a short call.
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