High-tenacity synthetic fabric exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported high-tenacity synthetic fabric worth $140.7 million (9.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 140 countries for exports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $140.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $127.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $114.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $89.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $84.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $143.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $162.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $164.1M | 12.6K t |
Where the United States exports high-tenacity synthetic fabric to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $91.4M | 65% |
| Canada | $8.1M | 5.8% |
| Israel | $7.0M | 5% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.7M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $4.6M | 3.3% |
| Guatemala | $3.0M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.33 per kg, 89% above the world average of $7.58. 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.
High-tenacity synthetic fabric imports to the United States
Imports of high-tenacity synthetic fabric by the United States reached $43.5 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 203 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Germany (16%), Thailand (14%), India (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+255% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.8M | 16% |
| Thailand | $6.2M | 14% |
| India | $4.8M | 11% |
| China | $4.2M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 9.2% |
| Taiwan | $4.0M | 9.2% |
| France | $2.2M | 5% |
| Peru | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $965K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high-tenacity synthetic fabric exports (HS 5407.10): 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 5407.10: Fabrics, woven: from high tenacity yarn, of nylon, other polyamides or of polyesters.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity synthetic fabric exported by the United States?
The United States exported high-tenacity synthetic fabric worth $140.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 140 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-tenacity synthetic fabric from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($91.4 million), followed by Canada (6%) and Israel (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 105 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-tenacity synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.33 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $7.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of high-tenacity synthetic fabric from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $164.1 million in 2017 to $140.7 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $164.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $128.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import high-tenacity synthetic fabric?
Yes. The United States imported $43.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Thailand and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $97.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric?
The HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric is subheading 5407.10. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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