Plain weave heavy polyester exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plain weave heavy polyester by the United States reached $8.6 million in 2024 (902 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 68 countries for exports of this product. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $26.1 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 | $8.6M | 903 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 950 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 942 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 860 t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $26.1M | 3.4K t |
Where the United States exports plain weave heavy polyester to
Mexico alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $7.6M | 89% |
| Nicaragua | $502K | 5.8% |
| Bahamas | $275K | 3.2% |
| Costa Rica | $93K | 1.1% |
| El Salvador | $19K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $14K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $13K | 0.2% |
| China | $11K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $8K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.51 per kg, 31% above the world average of $7.25. 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.
Plain weave heavy polyester imports to the United States
Imports of plain weave heavy polyester by the United States reached $2.2 million in 2024 (160 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Chile alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $1.5M | 65% |
| India | $262K | 12% |
| China | $112K | 5% |
| South Korea | $69K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $64K | 2.9% |
| France | $47K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $43K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $42K | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $36K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $29K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plain weave heavy polyester exports (HS 5514.21): 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 5514.21: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of plain weave heavy polyester exported by the United States?
The United States exported plain weave heavy polyester worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 902 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 68 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy plain weave heavy polyester from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Nicaragua (6%) and the Bahamas (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average export price of plain weave heavy polyester per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.51 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $7.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plain weave heavy polyester from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.1 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $26.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import plain weave heavy polyester?
Yes. The United States imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Chile, India and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain weave heavy polyester?
The HS code for plain weave heavy polyester is subheading 5514.21. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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