Vegetable fiber yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported vegetable fiber yarn worth $4.3 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $9.2 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 | $4.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 3.7K t |
Where the United States imports vegetable fiber yarn from
Brazil alone supplied 69% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, close to the world average of $2.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vegetable fiber yarn exports from the United States
The United States exported $4.0 million of vegetable fiber yarn in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 83 countries. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+753% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.8M | 70% |
| Canada | $401K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $266K | 6.7% |
| Argentina | $168K | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $142K | 3.6% |
| Israel | $46K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 0.6% |
| Ecuador | $21K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $19K | 0.5% |
| Paraguay | $18K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vegetable fiber yarn imports (HS 5308.90): 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 5308.90: Yarn: of vegetable textile fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5306, 5307 and 5308.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable fiber yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported vegetable fiber yarn worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 142 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable fiber yarn to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (17%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable fiber yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $2.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vegetable fiber yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2020 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export vegetable fiber yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the Netherlands. That compares with imports of $4.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for vegetable fiber yarn?
The HS code for vegetable fiber yarn is subheading 5308.90. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5308 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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