Viscose rayon staple yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $12.0 million of viscose rayon staple yarn in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.2 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 | $12.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 6.1K t |
Where the United States imports viscose rayon staple yarn from
Indonesia alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $6.2M | 52% |
| India | $2.4M | 20% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 9.5% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $238K | 2% |
| El Salvador | $196K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $183K | 1.5% |
| China | $115K | 1% |
| Italy | $110K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $107K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.87 per kg, 35% above the world average of $2.86. 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 yarn exports from the United States
Exports of viscose rayon staple yarn by the United States reached $2.0 million in 2024 (268 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 67% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.3M | 67% |
| Canada | $400K | 21% |
| Turkey | $89K | 4.5% |
| India | $66K | 3.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $26K | 1.3% |
| Tunisia | $16K | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $13K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.6% |
| Guatemala | $7K | 0.3% |
| Peru | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States viscose rayon staple yarn imports (HS 5510.11): 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 5510.11: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of viscose rayon staple yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported viscose rayon staple yarn worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 109 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply viscose rayon staple yarn to the United States?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by India (20%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 631% on the year.
What is the average import price of viscose rayon staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of viscose rayon staple yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export viscose rayon staple yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Turkey. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for viscose rayon staple yarn?
The HS code for viscose rayon staple yarn is subheading 5510.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5510 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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