Artificial fabric (other, dyed) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $3.4 million of artificial fabric (other, dyed) in 2024 (87 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.9 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 | $3.4M | 87 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 176 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 162 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 137 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 213 t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 348 t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 333 t |
Where the United States imports artificial fabric (other, dyed) from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 51% |
| China | $383K | 11% |
| South Korea | $348K | 10% |
| Japan | $252K | 7.3% |
| Spain | $209K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $95K | 2.8% |
| India | $81K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1.2% |
| New Zealand | $32K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $30K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.33 per kg, 95% above the world average of $20.16. 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 fabric (other, dyed) exports from the United States
Exports of artificial fabric (other, dyed) by the United States reached $330 thousand in 2024 (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (18%), Mexico (17%), Hong Kong (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $58K | 18% |
| Mexico | $56K | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 9.2% |
| Portugal | $25K | 7.5% |
| El Salvador | $19K | 5.7% |
| China | $18K | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $16K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $16K | 4.9% |
| Cambodia | $16K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $14K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States artificial fabric (other, dyed) imports (HS 5408.32): 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 5408.32: Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial fabric (other, dyed) imported by the United States?
The United States imported artificial fabric (other, dyed) worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial fabric (other, dyed) to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (11%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial fabric (other, dyed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.33 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $20.16 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 fabric (other, dyed) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export artificial fabric (other, dyed)?
Yes. The United States exported $330 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Hong Kong. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial fabric (other, dyed)?
The HS code for artificial fabric (other, dyed) is subheading 5408.32. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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