Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers. In 2020, Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers were the world's 423rd most traded product, with a total trade of $6.16B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers decreased by -18.1%, from $7.52B to $6.16B. Trade in Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers represent 0.037% of total world trade.
Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers are a part of Man-made staple fibres. They include Staple fibres of polyesters, not carded or combed, Staple fibres of acrylic, modacrylic,not carded/combe, Staple fibres of polypropylene, not carded or combed, Staple fibres of nylon, polyamides, not carded, combe, and Synthetic staple fibres, not carded or combed nes.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers were South Korea ($979M), China ($925M), Thailand ($472M), Chinese Taipei ($433M), and Germany ($371M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers were China ($645M), United States ($631M), Germany ($428M), Vietnam ($327M), and Italy ($289M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers was 4.55%, making it the 910th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
Ranking Unprocessed Synthetic Staple Fibers ranks 396th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Synthetic staple fibres are used in many applications because they are more durable than natural fibres. They are often used for clothing and carpets because they are less expensive and more durable than natural fibres.