Polyester and man-made filament blend exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyester and man-made filament blend by the United States reached $40.8 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 95 countries. Value rose 43% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $51.4 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 | $40.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $28.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $40.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $43.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $51.4M | 5.4K t |
Where the United States exports polyester and man-made filament blend to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $30.4M | 74% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| Nicaragua | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $898K | 2.2% |
| Honduras | $844K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $514K | 1.3% |
| Cambodia | $370K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $333K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.63 per kg, 158% above the world average of $6.45. 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.
Polyester and man-made filament blend imports to the United States
Imports of polyester and man-made filament blend by the United States reached $23.4 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. Most of the value came from China (29%), Canada (13%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+443% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 29% |
| Canada | $3.1M | 13% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 12% |
| India | $2.2M | 9.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 5.9% |
| Pakistan | $551K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $503K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $490K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polyester and man-made filament blend exports (HS 5515.12): 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 5515.12: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and man-made filament blend exported by the United States?
The United States exported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $40.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 95 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyester and man-made filament blend from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($30.4 million), followed by Canada (4%) and Nicaragua (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 490% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyester and man-made filament blend per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.63 per kg in 2024, 158% above the world average of $6.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyester and man-made filament blend from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $51.4 million in 2017 to $40.8 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $51.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import polyester and man-made filament blend?
Yes. The United States imported $23.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Canada and Turkey. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend?
The HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend is subheading 5515.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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