Aramid staple fiber imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aramid staple fiber by the United States reached $64.7 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 100 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $96.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $61.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $87.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $55.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $70.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $96.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $60.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $60.4M | 3.2K t |
Where the United States imports aramid staple fiber from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (30%), France (16%), Thailand (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $19.4M | 30% |
| France | $10.2M | 16% |
| Thailand | $9.3M | 14% |
| Belgium | $8.2M | 13% |
| South Korea | $7.6M | 12% |
| Japan | $4.6M | 7.1% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $888K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $696K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $678K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.86 per kg, close to the world average of $17.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aramid staple fiber exports from the United States
The United States exported $62.1 million of aramid staple fiber in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 50 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (16%), Belgium (14%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $10.0M | 16% |
| Belgium | $8.6M | 14% |
| Spain | $6.3M | 10% |
| Pakistan | $6.2M | 10% |
| China | $5.9M | 9.5% |
| Hong Kong | $5.7M | 9.3% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $3.8M | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $3.4M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aramid staple fiber imports (HS 5503.11): 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 5503.11: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of aramid staple fiber imported by the United States?
The United States imported aramid staple fiber worth $64.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 100 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply aramid staple fiber to the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by France (16%) and Thailand (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average import price of aramid staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.86 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $17.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aramid staple fiber to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.4 million in 2017 to $64.7 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $96.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export aramid staple fiber?
Yes. The United States exported $62.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Belgium and Spain. That compares with imports of $64.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for aramid staple fiber?
The HS code for aramid staple fiber is subheading 5503.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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