5508Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale:
縫糸（人造繊維の短繊維のものに限るものとし、小売用にしたものであるかないかを問わない。）
HS code 5508 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale:”. This code has 2 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 5508 (Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale:) totaled ¥120M (YoY +32.5%), with a volume of 78,230 KG at about ¥1,534/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (75.6%), Bangladesh (14.8%), Viet Nam (6.1%). Exports totaled ¥35M (YoY +16.0%), with a volume of 10,618 KG at about ¥3,339/KG. The top export destinations are Myanmar (46.0%), Viet Nam (15.2%), People's Republic of China (11.8%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myanmar | ¥251M | 46.0% | 94,385 KG | ¥2,660/KG |
| 2 | Viet Nam | ¥83M | 15.2% | 20,729 KG | ¥4,009/KG |
| 3 | People's Republic of China | ¥65M | 11.8% | 17,032 KG | ¥3,797/KG |
| 4 | Indonesia | ¥40M | 7.4% | 10,538 KG | ¥3,843/KG |
| 5 | Bangladesh | ¥35M | 6.3% | 14,499 KG | ¥2,385/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥880M | 75.6% | 631,990 KG | ¥1,393/KG |
| 2 | Bangladesh | ¥172M | 14.8% | 115,355 KG | ¥1,491/KG |
| 3 | Viet Nam | ¥71M | 6.1% | 42,746 KG | ¥1,650/KG |
| 4 | Thailand | ¥35M | 3.0% | 13,917 KG | ¥2,497/KG |
| 5 | United Kingdom | ¥2M | 0.2% | 58 KG | ¥39,103/KG |
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