Polyester table linen imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $202.0 million of polyester table linen in 2024 (27.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $336.3 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 | $202.0M | 27.3K t |
| 2023 | $336.3M | 33.4K t |
| 2022 | $267.7M | 37.9K t |
| 2021 | $205.8M | 29.8K t |
| 2020 | $136.3M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $231.5M | 29.9K t |
| 2018 | $237.5M | 36.7K t |
| 2017 | $233.4M | 35.5K t |
Where the United States imports polyester table linen from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $127.7M | 63% |
| Mexico | $27.6M | 14% |
| India | $20.5M | 10% |
| Pakistan | $10.3M | 5.1% |
| Cambodia | $5.7M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 0.7% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $839K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.40 per kg, close to the world average of $6.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester table linen exports from the United States
The United States exported $4.4 million of polyester table linen in 2024 (368 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (24%), China (13%), Jamaica (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Jamaica grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.0M | 24% |
| China | $583K | 13% |
| Jamaica | $389K | 8.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $284K | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $276K | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $229K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 5.1% |
| Costa Rica | $182K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 2.1% |
| Bahamas | $81K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polyester table linen imports (HS 6302.53): 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 6302.53: Table linen: of man-made fibres, not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester table linen imported by the United States?
The United States imported polyester table linen worth $202.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 211 countries worldwide, with 33% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester table linen to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($127.7 million), followed by Mexico (14%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester table linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.40 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $6.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester table linen to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $233.4 million in 2017 to $202.0 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $336.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $231.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export polyester table linen?
Yes. The United States exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and Jamaica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $197.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester table linen?
The HS code for polyester table linen is subheading 6302.53. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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