🇺🇸 United States exports of synthetic fiber waste: 2024 trade data
The United States exported $22.2 million of synthetic fiber waste in 2024 (20.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 94 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $36.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of synthetic fiber waste by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.2M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 21.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 32.0K t |
| 2021 | $30.5M | 29.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.6M | 29.3K t |
| 2019 | $36.6M | 36.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.0M | 37.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.6M | 34.4K t |
Where the United States exports synthetic fiber waste to
Most of it went to Mexico (26%), Slovenia (18%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $5.8M | 26% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | $4.1M | 18% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.4M | 11% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.0M | 9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.7M | 7.5% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $585K | 2.6% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $453K | 2% |
Types of synthetic fiber waste under HS 5505
| 5505.10 | Fibres: waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of synthetic fibres | 98% |
| 5505.20 | Fibres: waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of artificial fibres | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5505.
Average export price of synthetic fiber waste
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also imports synthetic fiber waste
Imports of synthetic fiber waste by the United States reached $8.0 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 135 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Turkey (25%), Honduras (19%), Mexico (16%). Among the main suppliers, Honduras grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.0M | 25% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $1.5M | 19% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.3M | 16% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $831K | 10% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $489K | 6.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $462K | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $282K | 3.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $238K | 3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $211K | 2.6% |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | $208K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres.
Synthetic fiber waste trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of synthetic fiber waste imported by the United States?
The United States imported synthetic fiber waste worth $8.0 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import synthetic fiber waste from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Turkey (25%), Honduras (19%), Mexico (16%).
What is the average import price of synthetic fiber waste in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.89 per kg.
Does the United States export synthetic fiber waste?
Yes. The United States exported synthetic fiber waste worth $22.2 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Slovenia, Italy.
What is the HS code for synthetic fiber waste?
Synthetic fiber waste falls under HS heading 5505 (Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic fiber waste with the United States?
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