Other weave polyester cotton exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other weave polyester cotton by the United States reached $2.1 million in 2024 (164 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.9 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 | $2.1M | 164 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 273 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 293 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 108 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 173 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 756 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 206 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 255 t |
Where the United States exports other weave polyester cotton to
Most of it went to El Salvador (41%), Honduras (28%), Mexico (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | $838K | 41% |
| Honduras | $587K | 29% |
| Mexico | $419K | 20% |
| Canada | $63K | 3.1% |
| Costa Rica | $46K | 2.2% |
| Ecuador | $34K | 1.6% |
| Argentina | $16K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.6% |
| Colombia | $10K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.53 per kg, 73% above the world average of $7.23. 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 polyester cotton imports to the United States
Imports of other weave polyester cotton by the United States reached $1.6 million in 2024 (213 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $953K | 61% |
| Pakistan | $174K | 11% |
| Thailand | $127K | 8.1% |
| El Salvador | $88K | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $82K | 5.3% |
| Nicaragua | $62K | 4% |
| India | $24K | 1.6% |
| France | $17K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.8% |
| Costa Rica | $7K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States other weave polyester cotton exports (HS 5513.23): 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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of other weave polyester cotton exported by the United States?
The United States exported other weave polyester cotton worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 72 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy other weave polyester cotton from the United States?
El Salvador was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($838 thousand), followed by Honduras (28%) and Mexico (20%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. El Salvador grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average export price of other weave polyester cotton per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.53 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $7.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of other weave polyester cotton from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2019 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import other weave polyester cotton?
Yes. The United States imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Pakistan and Thailand. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $500 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for other weave polyester cotton?
The HS code for other weave polyester cotton is subheading 5513.23. 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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