Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave by the United States reached $16.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 79 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.9 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 | $16.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 2.1K t |
Where the United States exports light polyester cotton blend, plain weave to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $12.1M | 74% |
| Costa Rica | $2.4M | 15% |
| Canada | $835K | 5.1% |
| Honduras | $364K | 2.2% |
| Guatemala | $279K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $147K | 0.9% |
| Israel | $67K | 0.4% |
| China | $62K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 0.3% |
| Nicaragua | $23K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.72 per kg, 23% above the world average of $5.47. 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.
Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave imports to the United States
The United States imported $10.3 million of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Pakistan (48%), India (31%), Mexico (11%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $5.0M | 48% |
| India | $3.1M | 31% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 11% |
| China | $732K | 7.1% |
| Thailand | $85K | 0.8% |
| El Salvador | $83K | 0.8% |
| Honduras | $74K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $55K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States light polyester cotton blend, plain weave exports (HS 5513.11): 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 5513.11: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave exported by the United States?
The United States exported light polyester cotton blend, plain weave worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 79 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy light polyester cotton blend, plain weave from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Costa Rica (14%) and Canada (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Guatemala grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average export price of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.72 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $5.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import light polyester cotton blend, plain weave?
Yes. The United States imported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Pakistan, India and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for light polyester cotton blend, plain weave?
The HS code for light polyester cotton blend, plain weave is subheading 5513.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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