Artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $5.4 million of artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured in 2024 (276 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.4 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 | $5.4M | 276 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 294 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 502 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 653 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 721 t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 656 t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 2.2K t |
Where the United States imports artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured from
The largest suppliers were Italy (39%), Turkey (19%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 39% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 19% |
| China | $851K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $363K | 6.8% |
| France | $293K | 5.5% |
| India | $284K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $248K | 4.6% |
| Canada | $80K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $42K | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | $37K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.43 per kg, 72% above the world average of $11.30. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured exports from the United States
Exports of artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured by the United States reached $806 thousand in 2024 (37 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Mexico (39%), Italy (12%), Canada (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $312K | 39% |
| Italy | $99K | 12% |
| Canada | $79K | 9.7% |
| Vietnam | $66K | 8.2% |
| Macao | $63K | 7.8% |
| China | $42K | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $25K | 3% |
| France | $22K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $21K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured imports (HS 5516.43): 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 5516.43: Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured imported by the United States?
The United States imported artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 276 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 116 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.43 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $11.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2018 at $19.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured?
Yes. The United States exported $806 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Italy and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured?
The HS code for artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured is subheading 5516.43. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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