Other weave heavy polyester exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $7.0 million of other weave heavy polyester in 2024 (536 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 74 countries for exports of this product. That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.0M | 536 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 612 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 524 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 466 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 202 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 436 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 611 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 482 t |
Where the United States exports other weave heavy polyester to
The largest buyer markets were Honduras (45%), Mexico (34%), Dominican Republic (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | $3.1M | 45% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 34% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.1M | 16% |
| Nicaragua | $145K | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $61K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $36K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $23K | 0.3% |
| Costa Rica | $14K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.03 per kg, 94% above the world average of $6.73. 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.
Other weave heavy polyester imports to the United States
The United States imported $2.6 million of other weave heavy polyester in 2024 (249 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. India alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+768% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 69% |
| China | $401K | 16% |
| Mexico | $135K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $58K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $42K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $36K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $24K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $19K | 0.7% |
| New Zealand | $12K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States other weave heavy polyester exports (HS 5514.23): 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 5514.23: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2, n.e.c. in heading no. 5514.
Common questions
What is the value of other weave heavy polyester exported by the United States?
The United States exported other weave heavy polyester worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 536 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 74 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy other weave heavy polyester from the United States?
Honduras was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Mexico (34%) and the Dominican Republic (16%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Nicaragua grew fastest among the top ten, up 831% on the year.
What is the average export price of other weave heavy polyester per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.03 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $6.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of other weave heavy polyester from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import other weave heavy polyester?
Yes. The United States imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other weave heavy polyester?
The HS code for other weave heavy polyester is subheading 5514.23. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5514 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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