53Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn
その他の植物性紡織用繊維及びその織物並びに紙糸及びその織物
HS code 53 is a Chapter (2-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn”. This code has 8 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 53 (Other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn) totaled ¥755M (YoY +2.6%), with a volume of 862,911 SM at about ¥875/SM. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (52.5%), Philippines (11.3%), Ecuador (9.7%). Exports totaled ¥159M (YoY +9.5%), with a volume of 60,156 SM at about ¥2,645/SM. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (50.2%), Viet Nam (18.0%), Republic of Korea (5.1%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥1B | 50.2% | 465,870 | ¥2,467 |
| 2 | Viet Nam | ¥411M | 18.0% | 205,601 | ¥2,000 |
| 3 | Republic of Korea | ¥116M | 5.1% | 61,857 | ¥1,876 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | ¥100M | 4.4% | 37,288 | ¥2,670 |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | ¥99M | 4.3% | 126,570 | ¥780 |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥5B | 52.5% | 3,547,643 | ¥1,271 |
| 2 | Philippines | ¥970M | 11.3% | 15,546 | ¥62,425 |
| 3 | Ecuador | ¥830M | 9.7% | 2,100,000 | ¥395 |
| 4 | India | ¥502M | 5.8% | 3,798,603 | ¥132 |
| 5 | Italy | ¥367M | 4.3% | 123,141 | ¥2,983 |
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