Light polyester cotton blend, printed imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $3.2 million of light polyester cotton blend, printed in 2024 (284 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.7 million.
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 | $3.2M | 284 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 223 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 250 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 179 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 296 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 438 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 323 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 421 t |
Where the United States imports light polyester cotton blend, printed from
The largest suppliers were El Salvador (36%), China (21%), Malaysia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | $1.2M | 36% |
| China | $678K | 21% |
| Malaysia | $429K | 13% |
| Pakistan | $386K | 12% |
| Thailand | $385K | 12% |
| Indonesia | $118K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $44K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $38K | 1.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.40 per kg, 61% above the world average of $7.08. 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, printed exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported light polyester cotton blend, printed worth $1.7 million (51 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 75 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (36%), Canada (23%), Nicaragua (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $624K | 36% |
| Canada | $405K | 23% |
| Nicaragua | $397K | 23% |
| Indonesia | $171K | 9.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $56K | 3.2% |
| Nigeria | $55K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $31K | 1.8% |
| Costa Rica | $6K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States light polyester cotton blend, printed imports (HS 5513.41): 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 5513.41: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light polyester cotton blend, printed imported by the United States?
The United States imported light polyester cotton blend, printed worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 284 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 142 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply light polyester cotton blend, printed to the United States?
El Salvador was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (21%) and Malaysia (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of light polyester cotton blend, printed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.40 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $7.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light polyester cotton blend, printed to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2019 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export light polyester cotton blend, printed?
Yes. The United States exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Nicaragua. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for light polyester cotton blend, printed?
The HS code for light polyester cotton blend, printed is subheading 5513.41. 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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