High-tenacity viscose rayon yarn exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn worth $17.6 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 53 countries. That is 1317% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average.
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 | $17.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 112 t |
| 2022 | $983K | 89 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 119 t |
| 2020 | $874K | 120 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 130 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 168 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 183 t |
Where the United States exports high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $16.4M | 93% |
| United Kingdom | $375K | 2.1% |
| China | $358K | 2% |
| Canada | $262K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $124K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $28K | 0.2% |
| Honduras | $13K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $8K | 0.1% |
| Curaçao | $8K | 0% |
| France | $7K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.07 per kg, 82% above the world average of $6.64. 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 viscose rayon yarn imports to the United States
The United States imported $5.1 million of high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn in 2024 (518 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 4%. Germany alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.4M | 68% |
| India | $862K | 17% |
| Italy | $395K | 7.8% |
| Czech Republic | $190K | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $163K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $14K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn exports (HS 5403.10): 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 5403.10: Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity viscose rayon, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn exported by the United States?
The United States exported high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 53 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports.
Which countries buy high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.07 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $6.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn?
Yes. The United States imported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, India and Italy. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn is subheading 5403.10. 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 5403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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