Synthetic strip fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic strip fabric was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 478.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | 478.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.17B | 397.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.51B | 455.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.61B | 531.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.19B | 419.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.37B | 477.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.28B | 438.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.14B | 406.7K t |
Top synthetic strip fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by India and Saudi Arabia. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 123 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $255.6M | 21% |
| India | $196.5M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $108.9M | 9% |
| Turkey | $77.3M | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $73.9M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $54.5M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $41.8M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $37.7M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $37.2M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $36.6M | 3% |
| Germany | $29.8M | 2.5% |
| Greece | $27.0M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (21%), the Netherlands (5%) and Canada (5%). 198 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $251.2M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $59.0M | 4.9% |
| Canada | $56.6M | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $42.6M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $39.2M | 3.2% |
| France | $37.8M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $37.7M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $34.2M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $33.3M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $32.8M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $30.7M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $30.3M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $3.98 per kg and Vietnam $1.89 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 strip fabric (HS 5407.20) 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 5407.20: Fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials. HS 5407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic strip fabric?
China exported $255.6 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by India (16%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic strip fabric?
The United States imported $251.2 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (5%) and Canada (5%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic strip fabric?
It was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 478.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.61 billion. 123 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic strip fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $3.98 per kg and Vietnam $1.89 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 strip fabric?
The HS code for synthetic strip fabric is subheading 5407.20, in chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5407 page.
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