Artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured by the United States reached $5.7 million in 2024 (401 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.2 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 | $5.7M | 401 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 415 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 454 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 584 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 535 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 783 t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 531 t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 590 t |
Where the United States imports artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (21%), India (18%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.2M | 21% |
| India | $1.0M | 18% |
| China | $759K | 13% |
| Belgium | $738K | 13% |
| Canada | $724K | 13% |
| Italy | $636K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $151K | 2.7% |
| France | $139K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $95K | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $81K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.18 per kg, 39% above the world average of $10.18. 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 filament blend, multi-coloured exports from the United States
The United States exported $880 thousand of artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured in 2024 (109 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (29%), Mexico (23%), Guatemala (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $254K | 29% |
| Mexico | $199K | 23% |
| Guatemala | $168K | 19% |
| Panama | $58K | 6.6% |
| Vietnam | $32K | 3.7% |
| Nicaragua | $32K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $22K | 2.5% |
| Peru | $21K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 2% |
| Italy | $16K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured imports (HS 5516.23): 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 5516.23: Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured imported by the United States?
The United States imported artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 401 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 128 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured to the United States?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (18%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.18 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $10.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured?
Yes. The United States exported $880 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Guatemala. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured?
The HS code for artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured is subheading 5516.23. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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