Artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) by the United States reached $4.1 million in 2024 (269 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.0 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 | $4.1M | 269 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 303 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 341 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 590 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 460 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 416 t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 794 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 596 t |
Where the United States imports artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), India (32%), Italy (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+375% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 35% |
| India | $1.3M | 32% |
| Italy | $721K | 18% |
| Canada | $153K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $146K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $59K | 1.5% |
| France | $47K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $40K | 1% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.10 per kg, 57% above the world average of $9.62. 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 (other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $2.7 million of artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) in 2024 (90 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ecuador grew fastest (+855% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.8M | 64% |
| Nicaragua | $322K | 12% |
| Canada | $138K | 5.1% |
| Peru | $95K | 3.5% |
| Ecuador | $89K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $62K | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $55K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $36K | 1.3% |
| Barbados | $32K | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $30K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) imports (HS 5516.92): 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 5516.92: Fabrics, woven: dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 269 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (32%) and Italy (18%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.10 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $9.62 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 (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export artificial staple fabric, dyed (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Nicaragua and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed (other)?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed (other) is subheading 5516.92. 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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