Eurostat ComextJan-Mar 2026Trend: Jan 2022 - Mar 2026

55MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES

Name: Chapter 55: MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES - Extra-EU Trade
Creator: Eurostat
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Imports

€674.3M

Exports

€635.9M

Balance (deficit)

€-38.3M

Total trade

€1.3B

Analysis

Chapter 55 (MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES) generated €1.3B in extra-EU trade in Jan-Mar 2026. The EU imported €674.3M and exported €635.9M, resulting in a deficit of €38.3M.

The main partners for chapter MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES are 🇨🇳 China, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇺🇸 United States. 🇨🇳 China dominates with 19.8% of total trade.

Top partners

#	Imports	Exports	Total trade
1	€197.5M	€62.2M	€259.7M
2	€152.7M	€84.1M	€236.7M
3	€48.6M	€68.3M	€117.0M
4	€4.5M	€75.6M	€80.1M
5	€51.0M	€7.0M	€58.0M
6	€34.1M	€21.7M	€55.8M
7	€4.2M	€51.3M

Top NC8 products

#	Product	Imports	Exports	Total trade
1	-	€1.6M	€157.7M	€159.4M
2	Of polyesters	€137.3M	€6.5M	€143.7M
3	Of cellulose acetate	€65.9M	€22.6M	€88.5M
4	Other	€22.2M

Monthly trend

ImportsExports

EU member states

ImportsExportsEU member states

Frequently asked questions

What is the main partner for chapter MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES?

The main partner for chapter MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES is 🇨🇳 China, with a volume of €259.7M in Jan-Mar 2026.

What is the trade balance for chapter MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES?

Chapter MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES shows a deficit of €38.3M (Jan-Mar 2026). The EU imports €674.3M and exports €635.9M.

What is the main NC8 product in chapter MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES?

The main NC8 product in chapter MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES is 55XXXXXX (55XXXXXX), with a volume of €159.4M in Jan-Mar 2026.

Source: Eurostat Comext

Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres - Extra-EU Trade - The Trade Hub

55MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES

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