Polyester tire cord fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $203.4 million of polyester tire cord fabric in 2024 (64.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 132 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $309.0 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 | $203.4M | 64.6K t |
| 2023 | $184.0M | 57.7K t |
| 2022 | $309.0M | 77.5K t |
| 2021 | $267.7M | 83.5K t |
| 2020 | $151.1M | 53.3K t |
| 2019 | $251.6M | 79.4K t |
| 2018 | $255.1M | 77.7K t |
| 2017 | $213.1M | 65.5K t |
Where the United States imports polyester tire cord fabric from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $138.7M | 68% |
| South Korea | $21.6M | 11% |
| Mexico | $19.1M | 9.4% |
| China | $10.0M | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $7.4M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Italy | $744K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $525K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $507K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester tire cord fabric exports from the United States
The United States exported $31.1 million of polyester tire cord fabric in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 71 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.5M | 69% |
| Mexico | $4.9M | 16% |
| Slovenia | $1.6M | 5.2% |
| Bangladesh | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Ecuador | $884K | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $443K | 1.4% |
| Costa Rica | $140K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $118K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $93K | 0.3% |
| Chile | $83K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polyester tire cord fabric imports (HS 5902.20): 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 5902.20: Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyester.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester tire cord fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported polyester tire cord fabric worth $203.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 132 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester tire cord fabric to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($138.7 million), followed by South Korea (11%) and Mexico (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester tire cord fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester tire cord fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $213.1 million in 2017 to $203.4 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $309.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $229.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export polyester tire cord fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $31.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Slovenia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $172.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester tire cord fabric?
The HS code for polyester tire cord fabric is subheading 5902.20. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5902 page.
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