Carded polyester staple fiber exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported carded polyester staple fiber worth $2.9 million (526 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 68 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 526 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 440 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 831 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
Where the United States exports carded polyester staple fiber to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.6M | 55% |
| Dominican Republic | $383K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $290K | 10% |
| Canada | $217K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $173K | 6% |
| India | $45K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $37K | 1.3% |
| Honduras | $32K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $31K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $23K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, 151% above the world average of $2.19. 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.
Carded polyester staple fiber imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported carded polyester staple fiber worth $244 thousand (46 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Mexico (30%), Canada (22%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+709% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $74K | 30% |
| Canada | $55K | 23% |
| China | $42K | 17% |
| Vietnam | $32K | 13% |
| Italy | $24K | 9.9% |
| France | $9K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $8K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carded polyester staple fiber exports (HS 5506.20): 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 5506.20: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of carded polyester staple fiber exported by the United States?
The United States exported carded polyester staple fiber worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 526 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 68 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy carded polyester staple fiber from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (13%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average export price of carded polyester staple fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 151% above the world average of $2.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of carded polyester staple fiber from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import carded polyester staple fiber?
Yes. The United States imported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded polyester staple fiber?
The HS code for carded polyester staple fiber is subheading 5506.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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