Artificial staple fabric, dyed imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $5.1 million of artificial staple fabric, dyed in 2024 (259 tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.7 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 | $5.1M | 259 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 237 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 324 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 309 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 325 t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 711 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 776 t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports artificial staple fabric, dyed from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 56% |
| India | $429K | 8.4% |
| South Korea | $429K | 8.3% |
| Portugal | $365K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $259K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $232K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $226K | 4.4% |
| Greece | $54K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $51K | 1% |
| Canada | $51K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.80 per kg, 203% above the world average of $6.54. 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 staple fabric, dyed exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.1 million of artificial staple fabric, dyed in 2024 (164 tonnes). Mexico alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+902% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.3M | 75% |
| Sri Lanka | $462K | 15% |
| Canada | $60K | 2% |
| Chile | $47K | 1.5% |
| El Salvador | $37K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $24K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $21K | 0.7% |
| Mauritania | $16K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $13K | 0.4% |
| Colombia | $11K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States artificial staple fabric, dyed imports (HS 5516.12): 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 5516.12: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, dyed imported by the United States?
The United States imported artificial staple fabric, dyed worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 259 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, dyed to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (8%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.80 per kg in 2024, 203% above the world average of $6.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric, dyed to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $15.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export artificial staple fabric, dyed?
Yes. The United States exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Sri Lanka and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed is subheading 5516.12. 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?
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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