Synthetic pile fabric, other weft trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic pile fabric, other weft was worth $216.9 million in 2024, about 35.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $216.9M | 35.4K t |
| 2023 | $202.8M | 27.8K t |
| 2022 | $210.3M | 26.7K t |
| 2021 | $204.2M | 31.1K t |
| 2020 | $172.1M | 26.8K t |
| 2019 | $190.9M | 30.9K t |
| 2018 | $205.9M | 30.9K t |
| 2017 | $223.2M | 31.4K t |
Top synthetic pile fabric, other weft exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 85% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Poland. The top three supply 90% between them, out of 71 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $183.7M | 85% |
| Turkey | $8.1M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $4.4M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| France | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $849K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $823K | 0.4% |
| India | $693K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Poland and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 149 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $30.4M | 14% |
| Poland | $20.7M | 9.5% |
| United States | $19.8M | 9.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.3M | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.3M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7.1M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 2.6% |
| Bangladesh | $5.4M | 2.5% |
| Israel | $5.3M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 2.2% |
| Russia | $4.2M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $4.1M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $14.70 per kg and China $5.74 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 5801.33: Fabrics: woven pile, of man-made fibres, other weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806. HS 5801 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic pile fabric, other weft?
China exported $183.7 million in 2024, 85% of the world total, followed by Turkey (4%) and Poland (2%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic pile fabric, other weft?
Vietnam imported $30.4 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Poland (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic pile fabric, other weft?
It was worth $216.9 million in 2024, about 35.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $223.2 million. 71 countries reported exports and 149 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic pile fabric, other weft per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $14.70 per kg and China $5.74 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 synthetic pile fabric, other weft?
The HS code for synthetic pile fabric, other weft is subheading 5801.33, in chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5801 page.
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