Sisal baler twine imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $13.5 million of sisal baler twine in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $34.7 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 | $13.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $25.1M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $25.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $25.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $34.7M | 16.5K t |
Where the United States imports sisal baler twine from
Brazil alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $11.8M | 88% |
| Portugal | $579K | 4.3% |
| China | $319K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $210K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $156K | 1.2% |
| El Salvador | $116K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $99K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 0.6% |
| France | $43K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, close to the world average of $2.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sisal baler twine exports from the United States
Exports of sisal baler twine by the United States reached $476 thousand in 2024 (110 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (31%), Dominican Republic (19%), Mexico (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ecuador grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $149K | 31% |
| Dominican Republic | $90K | 19% |
| Mexico | $65K | 14% |
| Bahamas | $34K | 7.1% |
| Ecuador | $22K | 4.6% |
| Jamaica | $20K | 4.1% |
| India | $19K | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $9K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sisal baler twine imports (HS 5607.21): 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 5607.21: Twine: binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave.
Common questions
What is the value of sisal baler twine imported by the United States?
The United States imported sisal baler twine worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 176 countries worldwide, with 25% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply sisal baler twine to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by Portugal (4%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of sisal baler twine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sisal baler twine to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.7 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $34.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export sisal baler twine?
Yes. The United States exported $476 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sisal baler twine?
The HS code for sisal baler twine is subheading 5607.21. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
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