🇺🇸 United States imports of carded synthetic staple fibre: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported carded synthetic staple fibre worth $30.3 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of carded synthetic staple fibre by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $37.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $28.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 4.0K t |
Where the United States imports carded synthetic staple fibre from
One supplier dominates: Senegal accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | $28.1M | 93% |
| Taiwan | $623K | 2.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $502K | 1.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $401K | 1.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $128K | 0.4% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $86K | 0.3% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $78K | 0.3% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $66K | 0.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $57K | 0.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $32K | 0.1% |
Types of carded synthetic staple fibre under HS 5506
| 5506.10 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 96% |
| 5506.90 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 2.4% |
| 5506.30 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 1% |
| 5506.20 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0.8% |
| 5506.40 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5506.
Average import price of carded synthetic staple fibre
The average declared value was about $5.93 per kg, 81% above the world average of $3.27. 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 carded synthetic staple fibre
In 2024, the United States exported carded synthetic staple fibre worth $10.3 million (876 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (17%), South Korea (16%), Netherlands (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.8M | 17% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.7M | 16% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.5M | 15% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.2M | 11% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $915K | 8.9% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $676K | 6.5% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $498K | 4.8% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $410K | 4% |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $314K | 3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $256K | 2.5% |
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.
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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 5506: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Carded synthetic staple fibre trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of carded synthetic staple fibre imported by the United States?
The United States imported carded synthetic staple fibre worth $30.3 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import carded synthetic staple fibre from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Senegal (93%), Taiwan (2%), China (2%).
What is the average import price of carded synthetic staple fibre in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $5.93 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.27 per kg.
Does the United States export carded synthetic staple fibre?
Yes. The United States exported carded synthetic staple fibre worth $10.3 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, South Korea, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for carded synthetic staple fibre?
Carded synthetic staple fibre falls under HS heading 5506 (Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading carded synthetic staple fibre with the United States?
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