Plied polyester staple yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $23.9 million of plied polyester staple yarn in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 163 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.5 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 | $23.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $31.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 12.6K t |
Where the United States imports plied polyester staple yarn from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (45%), India (37%), Germany (3%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $10.7M | 45% |
| India | $8.9M | 37% |
| Germany | $732K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $727K | 3% |
| Poland | $648K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $603K | 2.5% |
| China | $590K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $473K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $307K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $69K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, close to the world average of $2.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plied polyester staple yarn exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported plied polyester staple yarn worth $5.6 million (809 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 72 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.2M | 75% |
| Vietnam | $315K | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $230K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $187K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $147K | 2.6% |
| Guatemala | $101K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $89K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $82K | 1.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $58K | 1% |
| Brazil | $31K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plied polyester staple yarn imports (HS 5509.22): 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 5509.22: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of plied polyester staple yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported plied polyester staple yarn worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 163 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plied polyester staple yarn to the United States?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by India (37%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of plied polyester staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plied polyester staple yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export plied polyester staple yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Vietnam and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plied polyester staple yarn?
The HS code for plied polyester staple yarn is subheading 5509.22. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 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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