Machine-made lace, synthetic imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of machine-made lace, synthetic by the United States reached $6.8 million in 2024 (156 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.1 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 | $6.8M | 156 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 280 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 296 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 229 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 298 t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 419 t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 511 t |
Where the United States imports machine-made lace, synthetic from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 68% |
| Thailand | $601K | 8.9% |
| France | $289K | 4.3% |
| Colombia | $274K | 4% |
| Mexico | $197K | 2.9% |
| India | $148K | 2.2% |
| Myanmar | $107K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $103K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $82K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.51 per kg, 217% above the world average of $13.71. 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.
Machine-made lace, synthetic exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.5 million of machine-made lace, synthetic in 2024 (41 tonnes). Most of it went to Nicaragua (34%), Mexico (23%), Sri Lanka (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | $511K | 34% |
| Mexico | $341K | 23% |
| Sri Lanka | $127K | 8.5% |
| El Salvador | $116K | 7.8% |
| China | $64K | 4.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $42K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $42K | 2.8% |
| Guatemala | $41K | 2.8% |
| Bahamas | $41K | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $21K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States machine-made lace, synthetic imports (HS 5804.21): 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 5804.21: Lace: mechanically made, of man-made fibres in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of machine-made lace, synthetic imported by the United States?
The United States imported machine-made lace, synthetic worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine-made lace, synthetic to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Thailand (9%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine-made lace, synthetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.51 per kg in 2024, 217% above the world average of $13.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of machine-made lace, synthetic to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export machine-made lace, synthetic?
Yes. The United States exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nicaragua, Mexico and Sri Lanka. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic?
The HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic is subheading 5804.21. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5804 page.
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