Synthetic staple fibre trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic staple fibre was worth $7.15 billion in 2024, about 4.72 million tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $7.15B | 4.72M t |
| 2023 | $6.94B | 4.52M t |
| 2022 | $8.25B | 4.56M t |
| 2021 | $8.35B | 5.10M t |
| 2020 | $6.37B | 4.66M t |
| 2019 | $7.75B | 4.89M t |
| 2018 | $8.72B | 4.93M t |
| 2017 | $7.66B | 4.71M t |
Top synthetic staple fibre exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Thailand. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 118 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.73B | 24% |
| South Korea | $893.8M | 13% |
| Thailand | $602.4M | 8.4% |
| Japan | $322.2M | 4.5% |
| India | $315.0M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $314.6M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $301.7M | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $282.0M | 4% |
| Belgium | $281.6M | 3.9% |
| United States | $258.3M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $231.8M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $228.7M | 3.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (11%), Vietnam (6%) and China (6%). 200 countries imported it, and the top three take 24% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $809.4M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $464.5M | 6.5% |
| China | $427.1M | 6% |
| Germany | $407.9M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $339.9M | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $280.6M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $277.1M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $254.7M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $220.2M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $193.0M | 2.7% |
| India | $189.5M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $178.5M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $4.73 per kg and Indonesia $1.06 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: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. HS 5503 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic staple fibre?
China exported $1.73 billion in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by South Korea (13%) and Thailand (8%). In all, 118 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic staple fibre?
The United States imported $809.4 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (6%) and China (6%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic staple fibre?
It was worth $7.15 billion in 2024, about 4.72 million tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $8.72 billion. 118 countries reported exports and 200 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic staple fibre per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $4.73 per kg and Indonesia $1.06 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 staple fibre?
The HS code for synthetic staple fibre is heading 5503, in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find synthetic staple fibre buyers and suppliers?
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