Cellulose acetate filament yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cellulose acetate filament yarn was worth $467.9 million in 2024, about 61.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 160% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $467.9M | 61.5K t |
| 2023 | $439.3M | 63.7K t |
| 2022 | $257.3M | 47.7K t |
| 2021 | $229.9M | 47.7K t |
| 2020 | $176.0M | 35.4K t |
| 2019 | $232.7M | 44.5K t |
| 2018 | $201.4M | 37.3K t |
| 2017 | $179.8M | 31.2K t |
Top cellulose acetate filament yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (52%), Germany (15%) and Lithuania (9%). 48 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 76%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $244.8M | 52% |
| Germany | $68.7M | 15% |
| Lithuania | $43.1M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $32.9M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $27.9M | 6% |
| Belgium | $26.4M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $11.7M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 1.5% |
| Latvia | $856K | 0.2% |
| China | $741K | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $606K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $521K | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (31%), South Korea (16%) and Italy (9%). 92 countries imported it, and the top three take 56% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $146.3M | 31% |
| South Korea | $74.8M | 16% |
| Italy | $43.1M | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40.2M | 8.6% |
| Armenia | $31.9M | 6.8% |
| Poland | $15.0M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $12.1M | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $9.0M | 1.9% |
| Bulgaria | $8.1M | 1.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $7.7M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $10.78 per kg and the Netherlands $6.81 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 Cellulose acetate filament yarn (HS 5403.33) 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 5403.33: Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of cellulose acetate, single, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. HS 5403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cellulose acetate filament yarn?
The United States exported $244.8 million in 2024, 52% of the world total, followed by Germany (15%) and Lithuania (9%). In all, 48 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cellulose acetate filament yarn?
China imported $146.3 million in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (16%) and Italy (9%). The top three importers together take 56%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cellulose acetate filament yarn?
It was worth $467.9 million in 2024, about 61.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 160% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 48 countries reported exports and 92 reported imports.
What is the average price of cellulose acetate filament yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $10.78 per kg and the Netherlands $6.81 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for cellulose acetate filament yarn?
The HS code for cellulose acetate filament yarn is subheading 5403.33, 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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