Rayon tire cord fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported rayon tire cord fabric worth $13.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 1.0K t |
Where the United States imports rayon tire cord fabric from
One supplier dominates: Luxembourg accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | $6.8M | 51% |
| India | $4.4M | 33% |
| Germany | $817K | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $504K | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $437K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $221K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $61K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $48K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.44 per kg, close to the world average of $7.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rayon tire cord fabric exports from the United States
The United States exported $7.6 million of rayon tire cord fabric in 2024 (797 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 70 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+793% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $5.3M | 70% |
| Canada | $634K | 8.3% |
| Lithuania | $510K | 6.7% |
| Thailand | $235K | 3.1% |
| Luxembourg | $154K | 2% |
| Mauritania | $126K | 1.7% |
| France | $87K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $86K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $80K | 1.1% |
| Oman | $65K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rayon tire cord fabric imports (HS 5902.90): 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 5902.90: Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of viscose rayon.
Common questions
What is the value of rayon tire cord fabric imported by the United States?
The United States imported rayon tire cord fabric worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 139 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply rayon tire cord fabric to the United States?
Luxembourg was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by India (33%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of rayon tire cord fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.44 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $7.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rayon tire cord fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export rayon tire cord fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Lithuania. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rayon tire cord fabric?
The HS code for rayon tire cord fabric is subheading 5902.90. 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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