Artificial filament yarn (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in artificial filament yarn (other) was worth $128.1 million in 2024, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and up 35% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $95.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $89.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $87.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $127.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $117.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $122.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $130.6M | 10.8K t |
Top artificial filament yarn (other) exporting countries
Japan is the largest exporter with 65% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Austria. The top three supply 84% between them, out of 60 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $83.8M | 65% |
| Taiwan | $12.6M | 9.9% |
| Austria | $11.3M | 8.8% |
| China | $10.4M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 3.2% |
| Guatemala | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $703K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $529K | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | $393K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $323K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $300K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $300K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 38% of world imports, ahead of Turkey and Italy. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 65% across 103 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $48.3M | 38% |
| Turkey | $24.7M | 19% |
| Italy | $10.6M | 8.2% |
| Pakistan | $10.2M | 7.9% |
| India | $8.4M | 6.5% |
| Vietnam | $5.7M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $4.2M | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $2.6M | 2% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Algeria | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| France | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $907K | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $26.44 per kg and Guatemala $4.53 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Artificial filament yarn (other) (HS 5403.39) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5403.39: Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), single, n.e.c. in heading no. 5403, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. HS 5403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most artificial filament yarn (other)?
Japan exported $83.8 million in 2024, 65% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (10%) and Austria (9%). In all, 60 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most artificial filament yarn (other)?
China imported $48.3 million in 2024, 38% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (19%) and Italy (8%). The top three importers together take 65%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in artificial filament yarn (other)?
It was worth $128.1 million in 2024, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $130.6 million. 60 countries reported exports and 103 reported imports.
What is the average price of artificial filament yarn (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $26.44 per kg and Guatemala $4.53 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for artificial filament yarn (other)?
The HS code for artificial filament yarn (other) is subheading 5403.39, in chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5403 page.
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