U.S.: Artificial Staple Fibre Market 2025

Artificial Staple Fibre Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. artificial staple fibre market declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Artificial Staple Fibre Production in the U.S.

In value terms, artificial staple fibre production shrank to $X in 2021. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 34%. Artificial staple fibre production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Artificial Staple Fibre Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, shipments abroad of artificial staple fibres decreased by -36.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 434%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artificial staple fibre exports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 289% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for artificial staple fibre exports from the United States, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, artificial staple fibre exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), threefold. Costa Rica (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India amounted to +93.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+32.6% per year) and Costa Rica (+32.0% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for artificial staple fibres exports from the United States, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India amounted to +68.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+23.5% per year) and Canada (-20.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial staple fibre export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Artificial Staple Fibre Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, purchases abroad of artificial staple fibres decreased by -88.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artificial staple fibre imports fell notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of artificial staple fibre to the United States, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, artificial staple fibre imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +11.4%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artificial staple fibres to the United States, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +14.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial staple fibre import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 356% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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