Product intelligence · HS 550410 · 2024 data

Fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Global exports of fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning totalled $2,451,825,957 in 2024, a +3.0% change from the previous year. Traded by 72 countries across 882 bilateral corridors, with demand from 117 importing markets. The long-term trend is stable.

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

Global trade

$2.5B

+3.0% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-2.7%

5Y: +0.6%

Supply structure

Moderately concentrated

HHI 0.205

Volatility

Low

Score 9/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning trade exhibited modest growth, with global flows reaching $2,451,825,957 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -2.7% (five-year: +0.6%). The all-time peak of $2,895,585,527 was recorded in 2022; the current level is 15% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 48% of years recorded positive growth, indicating significant cyclicality with frequent contractions. Trend momentum is decelerating (-4.3% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning as "One-way trade" in the medium price range price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is moderately concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.205). The three largest exporters — Indonesia ($782.6M), Austria ($645.8M), and China ($357.4M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +2.7% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.090). The three largest import markets are Türkiye ($547.2M), China ($279.3M), and United States ($215.9M). The largest importing market sources from 19 different supplying countries.

The dominant trade corridor is Indonesia → Türkiye at $226.5M, representing 41.4% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning is 9 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, modest but steady demand provides a reasonable entry window. A moderately concentrated market rewards differentiated positioning and strategic partner selection.

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

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $2,895,585,527 in 2022. Currently 15% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$2,017,077,549-4.2%
2016$2,247,001,726+11.4%
2017$2,408,243,430+7.2%
2018$2,505,941,004+4.1%
2019$2,375,558,074-5.2%
2020$1,958,401,173-17.6%
2021$2,663,468,786+36.0%
2022$2,895,585,527+8.7%
2023$2,381,130,795-17.8%
2024$2,451,825,957+3.0%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for fibres: artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1IndonesiaTürkiye$226.5M+6.3%
2AustriaTürkiye$137.9M+20.7%
3IndonesiaChina$119.4M+22.0%
4IndonesiaPakistan$106.2M-16.3%
5IndonesiaBangladesh$103.3M+8.7%
6AustriaChina$96.4M-2.7%
7AustriaIndia$85.2M+27.4%
8ChinaTürkiye$76.7M-13.0%

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

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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.