🇺🇸 United States imports of artificial filament fabric: 2024 trade data
Imports of artificial filament fabric by the United States reached $22.0 million in 2024 (895 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $46.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of artificial filament fabric by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.0M | 895 t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 876 t |
| 2019 | $33.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $46.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $39.6M | 1.9K t |
Where the United States imports artificial filament fabric from
Most of the value came from South Korea (28%), Italy (21%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $6.2M | 28% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.7M | 21% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.2M | 15% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.8M | 8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.6M | 7.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $802K | 3.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $660K | 3% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $538K | 2.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $444K | 2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $411K | 1.9% |
Types of artificial filament fabric under HS 5408
| 5408.22 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, dyed | 48% |
| 5408.32 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, dyed | 16% |
| 5408.24 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, printed | 7.5% |
| 5408.33 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, of yarns of different colours | 6.8% |
| 5408.31 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, unbleached or bleached | 5.4% |
| 5408.10 | Fabrics, woven: of viscose rayon, high tenacity, artificial filament yarn | 5.2% |
| 5408.34 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, printed | 5% |
| 5408.21 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, bleached or unbleached | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5408.
Average import price of artificial filament fabric
The average declared value was about $24.58 per kg, 110% above the world average of $11.72. 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.
The United States also exports artificial filament fabric
The United States exported $12.9 million of artificial filament fabric in 2024 (633 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7.2M | 56% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.7M | 13% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $480K | 3.7% |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | $304K | 2.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $276K | 2.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $190K | 1.5% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $181K | 1.4% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $163K | 1.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $144K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Artificial filament fabric trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of artificial filament fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported artificial filament fabric worth $22.0 million in 2024 (895 tonnes).
Where does the United States import artificial filament fabric from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were South Korea (28%), Italy (21%), China (15%).
What is the average import price of artificial filament fabric in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $24.58 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $11.72 per kg.
Does the United States export artificial filament fabric?
Yes. The United States exported artificial filament fabric worth $12.9 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, Mexico, Canada.
What is the HS code for artificial filament fabric?
Artificial filament fabric falls under HS heading 5408 (Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading artificial filament fabric with the United States?
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