🇺🇸 United States exports of light synthetic cotton blend: 2024 trade data
Exports of light synthetic cotton blend by the United States reached $60.8 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $113.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of light synthetic cotton blend by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $61.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $82.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $98.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $104.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $113.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $71.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $57.1M | 7.2K t |
Where the United States exports light synthetic cotton blend to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (44%), Honduras (33%), Dominican Republic (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $26.7M | 44% |
| ðŸ‡ðŸ‡³ Honduras | $20.3M | 33% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $603K | 1% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $528K | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $298K | 0.5% |
Types of light synthetic cotton blend under HS 5513
| 5513.21 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding… | 56% |
| 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… | 27% |
| 5513.12 | Fabrics, woven: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with… | 4.1% |
| 5513.23 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2 | 3.4% |
| 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… | 2.9% |
| 5513.29 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 2.8% |
| 5513.49 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely… | 1.4% |
| 5513.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average export price of light synthetic cotton blend
The average declared value was about $8.92 per kg, 43% above the world average of $6.22. 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.
The United States also imports light synthetic cotton blend
Imports of light synthetic cotton blend by the United States reached $27.9 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Pakistan (32%), China (26%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, El Salvador grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $8.9M | 32% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.2M | 26% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $4.4M | 16% |
| 🇹🇠Thailand | $1.9M | 6.7% |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $159K | 0.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $149K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $118K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Light synthetic cotton blend trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by the United States?
The United States imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $27.9 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import light synthetic cotton blend from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Pakistan (32%), China (26%), India (16%).
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $6.29 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.22 per kg.
Does the United States export light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. The United States exported light synthetic cotton blend worth $60.8 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Honduras, Dominican Republic.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
Light synthetic cotton blend falls under HS heading 5513 (Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading light synthetic cotton blend with the United States?
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