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Synthetic Staple Fibers

Code 55 (Harmonized System 2012 by 2 digits)

 2024: US$902M, Total Trade Exchange

2024: US$152M, International Sales

  2024: US$750M, International Purchases

In 2024, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Synthetic Staple Fibers was US$902M.

In 2024, the states with the most international sales in Synthetic Staple Fibers were San Luis Potosí (US$26.9M), Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (US$21.4M), Ciudad de México (US$18.9M), Baja California (US$13.4M), and Hidalgo (US$12.3M).

The states with the most international purchases in 2024 were Ciudad de México (US$168M), Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$82.9M), Puebla (US$74.2M), Baja California (US$70.5M), and Estado de México (US$58.5M).

In 2024, the main commercial destinations of Synthetic Staple Fibers were United States (US$85.2M), Honduras (US$13.6M), Hungary (US$10.4M), Colombia (US$5.73M), and China (US$5.16M).

The main commercial origins of Synthetic Staple Fibers in 2024 were United States (US$322M), China (US$187M), India (US$43.3M), Vietnam (US$27.7M), and Turkey (US$27.3M).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Synthetic Staple Fibers in 2022 were China (US$13.7B), United States (US$2.49B), and Indonesia (US$2.46B). In the same year, the main importing countries of Synthetic Staple Fibers were Turkey (US$2.33B), Bangladesh (US$2.28B), and Vietnam (US$2.22B).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$902M, Total Trade Exchange (2024)

In 2024, the total trade exchange of Synthetic Staple Fibers in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$902M.

The visualizations show the net balance of Synthetic Staple Fibers at the level of states and countries. Colors more similar to blue, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international sales. Colors more similar to red, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international purchases.

Net International Trade

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March, 2025

  • US$12.6M, International Sales
  • US$60.3M, International Purchases

In March 2025, international sales of Synthetic Staple Fibers were US$12.6M and a total of US$60.3M in international purchases. For this month the net trade balance of Synthetic Staple Fibers it was of -US$47.7M.

Market Concentration

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2025-Q1: US$22.5M, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Synthetic Staple Fibers at state level.

In the first quarter of 2025, international sales were US$22.5M, being the states with the most sales Jalisco (US$3.74M), Hidalgo (US$3.72M), and San Luis Potosí (US$3.7M).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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San Luis Potosí: US$26.9M, State with the Most International Sales (2024)

United States: US$85.2M, Main commercial destination (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international sales in Synthetic Staple Fibers were San Luis Potosí (US$26.9M), Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (US$21.4M), Ciudad de México (US$18.9M), Baja California (US$13.4M), and Hidalgo (US$12.3M).

In 2024, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were United States (US$85.2M), Honduras (US$13.6M), Hungary (US$10.4M), Colombia (US$5.73M), and China (US$5.16M).

International Purchases

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Ciudad de México: US$168M, State with the Most International Purchases (2024)

United States: US$322M, Main Commercial Origin (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international in Synthetic Staple Fibers were Ciudad de México (US$168M), Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$82.9M), Puebla (US$74.2M), Baja California (US$70.5M), and Estado de México (US$58.5M).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2024 were United States (US$322M), China (US$187M), India (US$43.3M), Vietnam (US$27.7M), and Turkey (US$27.3M).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Synthetic Staple Fibers  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Synthetic Staple Fibers. On the other hand, high levels of complexity (ECI) are associated with higher levels of income, potential for economic growth, lower income inequality and lower emissions.

Origins and Trade Destinations

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  • 0.42%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 2.07%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Synthetic Staple Fibers. In both charts, Mexico stands out in order to identify its participation in the export and import market.

In 2022, the main exporting countries of Synthetic Staple Fibers were China (US$13.7B), United States (US$2.49B), and Indonesia (US$2.46B). In the same year, the main importing countries for Synthetic Staple Fibers were Turkey (US$2.33B), Bangladesh (US$2.28B), and Vietnam (US$2.22B).