Light nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light nonwoven synthetic fabric by the United States reached $190.6 million in 2024 (68.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $190.6M | 68.5K t |
| 2023 | $168.7M | 52.9K t |
| 2022 | $230.3M | 54.7K t |
| 2021 | $215.9M | 347.1K t |
| 2020 | $196.6M | 97.3K t |
| 2019 | $159.0M | 43.8K t |
| 2018 | $148.1M | 41.4K t |
| 2017 | $131.2M | 37.8K t |
Where the United States imports light nonwoven synthetic fabric from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (17%), Czech Republic (14%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $32.2M | 17% |
| Czech Republic | $26.3M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $25.8M | 14% |
| India | $18.1M | 9.5% |
| Malaysia | $18.0M | 9.4% |
| China | $16.2M | 8.5% |
| Egypt | $15.9M | 8.4% |
| Israel | $8.0M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $3.9M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light nonwoven synthetic fabric exports from the United States
Exports of light nonwoven synthetic fabric by the United States reached $175.9 million in 2024 (38.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 114 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (49%), Mexico (33%), Germany (4%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $86.7M | 49% |
| Mexico | $58.0M | 33% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 4.1% |
| China | $2.5M | 1.4% |
| Costa Rica | $2.4M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $1.7M | 1% |
| France | $1.7M | 1% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 1% |
| Lithuania | $1.5M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States light nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.11): 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 5603.11: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of light nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported light nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $190.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply light nonwoven synthetic fabric to the United States?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($32.2 million), followed by the Czech Republic (14%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of light nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light nonwoven synthetic fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $131.2 million in 2017 to $190.6 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $230.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $180.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export light nonwoven synthetic fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $175.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Germany. That compares with imports of $190.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for light nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for light nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.11. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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