Synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other) by the United States reached $66.9 million in 2024 (20.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 48 countries. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $140.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $57.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $140.3M | 37.6K t |
| 2021 | $99.4M | 33.0K t |
| 2020 | $50.7M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $93.4M | 27.0K t |
| 2018 | $75.2M | 22.2K t |
| 2017 | $66.3M | 22.2K t |
Where the United States exports synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Honduras accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras | $55.3M | 83% |
| Dominican Republic | $6.8M | 10% |
| Guatemala | $3.9M | 5.9% |
| Mexico | $369K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $262K | 0.4% |
| Nicaragua | $169K | 0.3% |
| El Salvador | $74K | 0.1% |
| Costa Rica | $59K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $27K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $12K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other) exports (HS 5509.92): 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 5509.92: Yarn: (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other) worth $66.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 48 countries worldwide, with 46% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other) from the United States?
Honduras was the largest buyer with 83% of the value ($55.3 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (10%) and Guatemala (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Guatemala grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average export price of synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $66.3 million in 2017 to $66.9 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $140.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other)?
The HS code for synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other) is subheading 5509.92. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 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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