🇺🇸 United States imports of waste silk yarn: 2024 trade data
Imports of waste silk yarn by the United States reached $2.9 million in 2024 (32 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 93 countries for imports of this product. That is 55% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of waste silk yarn by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 32 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 23 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 36 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 52 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 38 t |
Where the United States imports waste silk yarn from
The largest suppliers were India (31%), China (27%), Switzerland (20%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $880K | 31% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $781K | 27% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $564K | 20% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $502K | 18% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $60K | 2.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $42K | 1.5% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $10K | 0.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $10K | 0.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price of waste silk yarn
The average declared value was about $90.02 per kg, 69% above the world average of $53.27. 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.
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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 5005: Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale.
Waste silk yarn trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of waste silk yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported waste silk yarn worth $2.9 million in 2024 (32 tonnes).
Where does the United States import waste silk yarn from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (31%), China (27%), Switzerland (20%).
What is the average import price of waste silk yarn in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $90.02 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $53.27 per kg.
What is the HS code for waste silk yarn?
Waste silk yarn falls under HS heading 5005 (Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading waste silk yarn with the United States?
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