Plain weave polyester cotton exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plain weave polyester cotton by the United States reached $34.1 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. That is 45% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $57.9 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 | $34.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $35.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $45.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $57.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $28.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 2.4K t |
Where the United States exports plain weave polyester cotton to
One buyer market dominates: Honduras accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.76 per kg, 34% above the world average of $7.27. 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 polyester cotton imports to the United States
The United States imported $5.6 million of plain weave polyester cotton in 2024 (842 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 72% |
| Pakistan | $469K | 8.4% |
| El Salvador | $391K | 7% |
| Malaysia | $234K | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $135K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $111K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $101K | 1.8% |
| India | $47K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.4% |
| France | $13K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plain weave polyester cotton exports (HS 5513.21): 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 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 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of plain weave polyester cotton exported by the United States?
The United States exported plain weave polyester cotton worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 88 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy plain weave polyester cotton from the United States?
Honduras was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Mexico (39%) and El Salvador (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Paraguay grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average export price of plain weave polyester cotton per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.76 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $7.27 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 polyester cotton from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2020 at $57.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import plain weave polyester cotton?
Yes. The United States imported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Pakistan and El Salvador. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain weave polyester cotton?
The HS code for plain weave polyester cotton is subheading 5513.21. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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