Product intelligence · HS 540720 · 2024 data

Fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials

Global exports of fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials totalled $1,237,013,454 in 2024, a +5.5% change from the previous year. Traded by 124 countries across 2,624 bilateral corridors, with demand from 192 importing markets. The long-term trend is declining.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$1.2B

+5.5% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-8.1%

5Y: -1.9%

Supply structure

Diversified

HHI 0.096

Volatility

Low

Score 11/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials trade exhibited strong growth, with global flows reaching $1,237,013,454 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -8.1% (five-year: -1.9%). The all-time peak of $1,592,392,777 was recorded in 2021; the current level is 22% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 69% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is decelerating (-7.8% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials as "One-way trade" in the high price range price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.096). The three largest exporters — China ($238.3M), India ($234.6M), and Saudi Arabia ($112.2M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -4.5% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.076). The three largest import markets are United States ($306.8M), Netherlands ($63.6M), and Canada ($49.7M). The largest importing market sources from 49 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -9.76. Buyers are highly price-sensitive and can switch between suppliers relatively easily.

The dominant trade corridor is India → United States at $132.3M, representing 43.1% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials is 11 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, strong demand tailwinds create a favourable entry environment. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $1,592,392,777 in 2021. Currently 22% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$1,193,601,364-5.7%
2016$1,058,691,030-11.3%
2017$1,148,486,759+8.5%
2018$1,267,107,853+10.3%
2019$1,361,529,391+7.5%
2020$1,193,421,731-12.3%
2021$1,592,392,777+33.4%
2022$1,496,502,650-6.0%
2023$1,172,067,189-21.7%
2024$1,237,013,454+5.5%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials in 2024.

View all 124 exporters →

Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials.

View all 192 markets →

Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1IndiaUnited States$132.3M-3.5%
2Saudi ArabiaUnited States$36.2M-12.8%
3ChinaUnited States$32.7M-7.3%
4ChinaVietnam$29.4M+2.2%
5ChinaJapan$25.3M-3.6%
6TürkiyeUnited States$24.4M-3.4%
7VietnamUnited States$23.4M-8.9%
8IndiaCanada$20.5M+12.4%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

Go deeper

Get the full intelligence picture

Interactive charts, AI-powered opportunity scoring, competitor benchmarking, and real-time alerts for fabrics, woven: from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials. Free to start — no credit card required.

Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.