HS Code:
The category 'Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers' (likely under HS Code 5512 or related subcategories) refers to woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibers mixed predominantly with artificial staple fibers such as viscose or rayon. These materials are widely used in the textile and apparel industries for producing garments, home textiles, and industrial fabrics due to their durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness compared to natural fibers.
Total Trade Volume
USD 2.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 1.2 billion
48% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 450 million
18% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 300 million
12% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 200 million
8% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
USD 150 million
6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
15% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-FTA or ASEAN)
Rising demand for sustainable textiles
Increased interest in eco-friendly artificial fibers like recycled viscose, driving innovation and shifts in sourcing patterns.
2021-2023
Shift towards fast fashion
Higher demand for cost-effective mixed fiber fabrics to meet rapid production cycles, benefiting low-cost producers like China and India.
2019-2022
Technological advancements in fiber blending
Improved quality and performance of mixed fabrics, expanding applications in technical textiles and sportswear.
2020-2023
The European Union introduced stricter regulations on synthetic and artificial fiber textiles, mandating transparency in sourcing and lower carbon footprints.
March 2023
Increased compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially affecting trade volumes from non-compliant countries.
A revised trade agreement reduced tariffs on certain textile categories, including mixed artificial fiber fabrics, between the US and China.
January 2023
Boosted export volumes from China to the US, strengthening China's dominance in this category.
India rolled out a new incentive program to boost textile exports, including subsidies for mixed fiber fabric producers.
September 2022
Enhanced competitiveness of Indian exporters, contributing to an upward trend in trade volume.