Synthetic furnishing textiles trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic furnishing textiles was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 127.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $1.21B | 127.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.12B | 142.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.22B | 149.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.48B | 147.5K t |
| 2020 | $970.7M | 119.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.15B | 104.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.20B | 119.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.12B | 111.2K t |
Top synthetic furnishing textiles exporting countries
Exports are led by China (65%), Turkey (6%) and India (3%). 134 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 73%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $780.7M | 65% |
| Turkey | $67.9M | 5.6% |
| India | $39.7M | 3.3% |
| Lesotho | $35.2M | 2.9% |
| El Salvador | $33.7M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $29.9M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $28.1M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $28.0M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $18.2M | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $13.3M | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $11.6M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $9.8M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 27% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 212 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $327.9M | 27% |
| Germany | $81.9M | 6.8% |
| France | $77.6M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $48.7M | 4% |
| South Africa | $44.8M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $43.4M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $36.6M | 3% |
| Thailand | $31.9M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $28.3M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $27.0M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $24.6M | 2% |
| Canada | $21.8M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lesotho averaged $22.57 per kg and China $8.54 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 6304.93: Furnishing articles: of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404). HS 6304 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic furnishing textiles?
China exported $780.7 million in 2024, 65% of the world total, followed by Turkey (6%) and India (3%). In all, 134 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic furnishing textiles?
The United States imported $327.9 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic furnishing textiles?
It was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 127.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.48 billion. 134 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic furnishing textiles per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Lesotho averaged $22.57 per kg and China $8.54 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 synthetic furnishing textiles?
The HS code for synthetic furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.93, in chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6304 page.
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