Textured polyester fabric (natural) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in textured polyester fabric (natural) was worth $949.9 million in 2024, about 226.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $949.9M | 226.6K t |
| 2023 | $854.7M | 197.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.07B | 222.3K t |
| 2021 | $876.2M | 197.4K t |
| 2020 | $749.7M | 164.3K t |
| 2019 | $813.1M | 176.2K t |
| 2018 | $842.2M | 183.7K t |
| 2017 | $901.7M | 200.0K t |
Top textured polyester fabric (natural) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 75% of world exports, followed by Malaysia and Taiwan. The top three supply 81% between them, out of 93 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $712.3M | 75% |
| Malaysia | $33.9M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $20.4M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $18.7M | 2% |
| United States | $17.2M | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $16.3M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $14.3M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $12.8M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $12.3M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $10.0M | 1.1% |
| France | $9.1M | 1% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Egypt and Brazil. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 182 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $142.2M | 15% |
| Egypt | $81.9M | 8.6% |
| Brazil | $63.7M | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $46.6M | 4.9% |
| Philippines | $34.4M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $28.7M | 3% |
| Mexico | $27.2M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $26.6M | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $26.3M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25.9M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $25.7M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $21.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $12.95 per kg and Malaysia $2.31 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 5407.51: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached. HS 5407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most textured polyester fabric (natural)?
China exported $712.3 million in 2024, 75% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (4%) and Taiwan (2%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most textured polyester fabric (natural)?
Vietnam imported $142.2 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Egypt (9%) and Brazil (7%). 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 textured polyester fabric (natural)?
It was worth $949.9 million in 2024, about 226.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.07 billion. 93 countries reported exports and 182 reported imports.
What is the average price of textured polyester fabric (natural) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.19 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $12.95 per kg and Malaysia $2.31 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural)?
The HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural) is subheading 5407.51, 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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