Polyester filament dyed imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $11.5 million of polyester filament dyed in 2024 (930 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.6 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 | $11.5M | 930 t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 1.7K t |
Where the United States imports polyester filament dyed from
Most of the value came from India (39%), China (18%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.4M | 39% |
| China | $2.0M | 18% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $768K | 6.7% |
| Canada | $740K | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $681K | 6% |
| Mexico | $464K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $387K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $120K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $116K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.31 per kg, 27% above the world average of $9.71. 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 filament dyed exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported polyester filament dyed worth $4.6 million (280 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (22%), Jordan (20%), China (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.0M | 22% |
| Jordan | $918K | 20% |
| China | $691K | 15% |
| Colombia | $337K | 7.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $273K | 6% |
| Canada | $267K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $181K | 4% |
| Barbados | $132K | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $87K | 1.9% |
| El Salvador | $86K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polyester filament dyed imports (HS 5407.92): 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 5407.92: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, dyed, n.e.c. in heading 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament dyed imported by the United States?
The United States imported polyester filament dyed worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 930 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 173 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament dyed to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (18%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.31 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $9.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester filament dyed to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2019 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export polyester filament dyed?
Yes. The United States exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Jordan and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament dyed?
The HS code for polyester filament dyed is subheading 5407.92. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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