Viscose rayon staple fiber imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported viscose rayon staple fiber worth $225.7 million (91.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 104 countries. Value rose 12% on 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 | $225.7M | 91.7K t |
| 2023 | $201.4M | 77.9K t |
| 2022 | $263.9M | 97.6K t |
| 2021 | $243.5M | 107.3K t |
| 2020 | $214.4M | 102.6K t |
| 2019 | $197.4M | 81.9K t |
| 2018 | $193.7M | 80.5K t |
| 2017 | $198.8M | 83.7K t |
Where the United States imports viscose rayon staple fiber from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), Indonesia (25%), Austria (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $61.1M | 27% |
| Indonesia | $55.7M | 25% |
| Austria | $27.9M | 12% |
| Thailand | $27.2M | 12% |
| China | $26.4M | 12% |
| India | $20.8M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 1% |
| Philippines | $197K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $191K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.99. 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.
Viscose rayon staple fiber exports from the United States
Exports of viscose rayon staple fiber by the United States reached $7.7 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (25%), Turkey (20%), Poland (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States viscose rayon staple fiber imports (HS 5504.10): 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 5504.10: Fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of viscose rayon staple fiber imported by the United States?
The United States imported viscose rayon staple fiber worth $225.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 104 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply viscose rayon staple fiber to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($61.1 million), followed by Indonesia (25%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of viscose rayon staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of viscose rayon staple fiber to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $198.8 million in 2017 to $225.7 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $263.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $217.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export viscose rayon staple fiber?
Yes. The United States exported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Turkey and Poland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $218.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for viscose rayon staple fiber?
The HS code for viscose rayon staple fiber is subheading 5504.10. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5504 page.
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