Carded nylon staple fiber trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carded nylon staple fiber was worth $121.6 million in 2024, about 20.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 138% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $121.6M | 20.9K t |
| 2023 | $123.5M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $136.8M | 21.8K t |
| 2021 | $139.0M | 25.5K t |
| 2020 | $114.2M | 20.0K t |
| 2019 | $110.1M | 16.9K t |
| 2018 | $77.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $51.0M | 8.9K t |
Top carded nylon staple fiber exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (32%), Senegal (31%) and Italy (7%). 56 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 69%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $38.5M | 32% |
| Senegal | $37.3M | 31% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 5.5% |
| China | $6.2M | 5.1% |
| United States | $5.9M | 4.8% |
| France | $4.2M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $3.2M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $807K | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Senegal is the biggest buyer with 34% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Turkey. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 64% across 122 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $40.9M | 34% |
| United States | $29.0M | 24% |
| Turkey | $8.3M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| China | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| India | $2.2M | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| Peru | $1.5M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $43.14 per kg and China $3.06 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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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 5506.10: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. HS 5506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carded nylon staple fiber?
Japan exported $38.5 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by Senegal (31%) and Italy (7%). In all, 56 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carded nylon staple fiber?
Senegal imported $40.9 million in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of the United States (24%) and Turkey (7%). The top three importers together take 64%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carded nylon staple fiber?
It was worth $121.6 million in 2024, about 20.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 138% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $139.0 million. 56 countries reported exports and 122 reported imports.
What is the average price of carded nylon staple fiber per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $43.14 per kg and China $3.06 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for carded nylon staple fiber?
The HS code for carded nylon staple fiber is subheading 5506.10, in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5506 page.
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