Viscose rayon staple yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in viscose rayon staple yarn was worth $611.3 million in 2024, about 213.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 39% since 2017, and down 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 | $611.3M | 213.6K t |
| 2023 | $696.2M | 259.8K t |
| 2022 | $926.6M | 277.7K t |
| 2021 | $958.7M | 325.8K t |
| 2020 | $723.2M | 322.2K t |
| 2019 | $981.0M | 346.6K t |
| 2018 | $978.1M | 311.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.01B | 326.7K t |
Top viscose rayon staple yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by Indonesia (33%), China (31%) and India (9%). 66 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 72%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $201.0M | 33% |
| China | $187.6M | 31% |
| India | $53.4M | 8.7% |
| Vietnam | $30.8M | 5% |
| Turkey | $29.9M | 4.9% |
| Croatia | $19.0M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $14.6M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $7.5M | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $7.3M | 1.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $6.4M | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $5.7M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Brazil is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of Egypt and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 109 importing countries.
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $8.53 per kg and Indonesia $2.33 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 5510.11: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale. HS 5510 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most viscose rayon staple yarn?
Indonesia exported $201.0 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by China (31%) and India (9%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most viscose rayon staple yarn?
Brazil imported $135.0 million in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Egypt (6%) and Italy (6%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in viscose rayon staple yarn?
It was worth $611.3 million in 2024, about 213.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.01 billion. 66 countries reported exports and 109 reported imports.
What is the average price of viscose rayon staple yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $8.53 per kg and Indonesia $2.33 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 viscose rayon staple yarn?
The HS code for viscose rayon staple yarn is subheading 5510.11, 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 5510 page.
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