Polyester staple fabric (natural) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester staple fabric (natural) by the United States reached $9.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.8 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 | $9.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 2.0K t |
Where the United States imports polyester staple fabric (natural) from
The largest suppliers were China (19%), India (17%), Taiwan (16%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 19% |
| India | $1.6M | 18% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $885K | 9.6% |
| Pakistan | $756K | 8.2% |
| New Zealand | $386K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $350K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $319K | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $227K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.17 per kg, close to the world average of $4.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple fabric (natural) exports from the United States
The United States exported $8.6 million of polyester staple fabric (natural) in 2024 (859 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 86 countries. Honduras alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+673% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | $5.2M | 60% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $268K | 3.1% |
| India | $210K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $190K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $178K | 2.1% |
| Latvia | $125K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $123K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $101K | 1.2% |
| China | $53K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polyester staple fabric (natural) imports (HS 5512.11): 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 5512.11: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fabric (natural) imported by the United States?
The United States imported polyester staple fabric (natural) worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 169 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fabric (natural) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (17%) and Taiwan (16%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.17 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $4.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple fabric (natural) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export polyester staple fabric (natural)?
Yes. The United States exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Honduras, Mexico and Vietnam. That compares with imports of $9.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fabric (natural)?
The HS code for polyester staple fabric (natural) is subheading 5512.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 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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