According to the latest data from China customs

According to the latest data from China customs, exports of spandex amounted to 66.6kt in Jan-Nov, 2022, a year-on-year decrease of 10.2% or 7544 tons. Imports of spandex declined by 28.7% or 9722 tons on the year to 24.1kt in in Jan-Nov. That meant the net exports were at 42.5kt, up 5.4% on annual basis.

Net export of spandex apparently decreased in Jan-Nov, 2022. Imports of spandex touched bottom in Feb, gradually rose in Jan-May, declined sharply in Jun and remained low later. Imports slightly increased in Sep-Nov after domestic supply turned tight. Exports of spandex gradually dropped in Jan-May, 2022, slightly increased in Jun and were low in Q3 and Oct-Nov.