Polyester-rayon blend yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester-rayon blend yarn by the United States reached $3.0 million in 2024 (953 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.9 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 | $3.0M | 953 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 917 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 5.0K t |
Where the United States imports polyester-rayon blend yarn from
The largest suppliers were Canada (34%), India (30%), Indonesia (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.0M | 34% |
| India | $892K | 30% |
| Indonesia | $647K | 22% |
| Mexico | $274K | 9.3% |
| China | $96K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 87% above the world average of $1.66. 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-rayon blend yarn exports from the United States
Exports of polyester-rayon blend yarn by the United States reached $1.2 million in 2024 (224 tonnes). Guatemala alone took 78% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $921K | 78% |
| Canada | $180K | 15% |
| Philippines | $38K | 3.2% |
| El Salvador | $15K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $14K | 1.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $4K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polyester-rayon blend yarn imports (HS 5509.51): 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 5509.51: Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester-rayon blend yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported polyester-rayon blend yarn worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 953 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 110 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester-rayon blend yarn to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by India (30%) and Indonesia (22%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester-rayon blend yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester-rayon blend yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2018 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export polyester-rayon blend yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guatemala, Canada and the Philippines. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester-rayon blend yarn?
The HS code for polyester-rayon blend yarn is subheading 5509.51. 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?
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