Synthetic staple fiber (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic staple fiber (other) was worth $779.9 million in 2024, about 323.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017, and up 12% 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 | $779.9M | 323.4K t |
| 2023 | $694.1M | 271.7K t |
| 2022 | $859.3M | 284.3K t |
| 2021 | $885.3M | 323.9K t |
| 2020 | $782.1M | 325.4K t |
| 2019 | $768.0M | 289.6K t |
| 2018 | $734.4M | 270.2K t |
| 2017 | $675.9M | 238.8K t |
Top synthetic staple fiber (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (24%), South Korea (12%) and Japan (11%). 78 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $188.0M | 24% |
| South Korea | $94.6M | 12% |
| Japan | $87.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $62.6M | 8% |
| Taiwan | $62.4M | 8% |
| Denmark | $51.7M | 6.6% |
| Morocco | $41.8M | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $37.9M | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $29.6M | 3.8% |
| United States | $29.3M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $25.5M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $23.6M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 159 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $121.5M | 16% |
| United States | $67.3M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $52.1M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $47.6M | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $45.2M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $38.8M | 5% |
| India | $32.6M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $30.1M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $29.2M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $27.6M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $21.9M | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $21.9M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $5.67 per kg and Taiwan $1.41 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 5503.90: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. HS 5503 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic staple fiber (other)?
China exported $188.0 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by South Korea (12%) and Japan (11%). In all, 78 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic staple fiber (other)?
China imported $121.5 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic staple fiber (other)?
It was worth $779.9 million in 2024, about 323.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $885.3 million. 78 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic staple fiber (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $5.67 per kg and Taiwan $1.41 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 staple fiber (other)?
The HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other) is subheading 5503.90, 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 5503 page.
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