India and China are among the top 5 countries that supply 80% of polyester staple fiber (PSF) to the United States, according to recent data[1]. PSF is a synthetic fiber widely used in textiles, clothing, and other applications.
The dominance of India and China in supplying this critical raw material to the US market highlights their importance as global manufacturing hubs and their ability to meet the growing demand for textiles and apparel in the US. The top 5 countries supplying PSF to the US account for a significant portion of the total imports, demonstrating the concentration of supply sources for this essential commodity[1].
Citations:
[1] https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-import-export-news/india-china-among-top-5-countries-supplying-80-of-psf-to-us-296203-newsdetails.htm
[2] https://gtri.co.in/gtriRep3.pdf
[3] https://www.eastspring.com/insights/thought-leadership/china-india-powerhouse-of-opportunities
[4] https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/contentious-us-china-trade-relationship
[5] https://www.sipri.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/fs_2403_at_2023.pdf