Technical textile (other articles) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of technical textile (other articles) by the United States reached $413.1 million in 2024 (75.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. That is 14% 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 | $413.1M | 75.2K t |
| 2023 | $363.9M | 60.9K t |
| 2022 | $392.3M | 57.5K t |
| 2021 | $431.9M | 64.4K t |
| 2020 | $511.6M | 58.3K t |
| 2019 | $488.4M | 57.8K t |
| 2018 | $473.7M | 59.4K t |
| 2017 | $421.6M | 53.6K t |
Where the United States imports technical textile (other articles) from
Most of the value came from Mexico (34%), China (17%), Canada (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $139.6M | 34% |
| China | $70.3M | 17% |
| Canada | $43.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $28.9M | 7% |
| Japan | $16.5M | 4% |
| Hungary | $16.3M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $12.8M | 3.1% |
| India | $11.8M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $10.3M | 2.5% |
| France | $8.6M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, 52% below the world average of $11.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Technical textile (other articles) exports from the United States
Exports of technical textile (other articles) by the United States reached $404.4 million in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (31%), Canada (13%), Taiwan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $125.5M | 31% |
| Canada | $54.1M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $38.9M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $23.1M | 5.7% |
| China | $18.4M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $14.7M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $6.0M | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $5.9M | 1.5% |
| Australia | $5.1M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States technical textile (other articles) imports (HS 5911.90): 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 5911.90: Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile (other articles) imported by the United States?
The United States imported technical textile (other articles) worth $413.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile (other articles) to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($139.6 million), followed by China (17%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile (other articles) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $11.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of technical textile (other articles) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $421.6 million in 2017 to $413.1 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2020 at $511.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $437.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export technical textile (other articles)?
Yes. The United States exported $404.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Taiwan. That compares with imports of $413.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for technical textile (other articles)?
The HS code for technical textile (other articles) is subheading 5911.90. 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 5911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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