High-tenacity nylon yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in high-tenacity nylon yarn was worth $1.45 billion in 2024, about 357.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $1.45B | 357.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.55B | 332.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.93B | 370.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.72B | 386.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.19B | 329.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.57B | 380.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.67B | 408.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.57B | 416.5K t |
Top high-tenacity nylon yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by China (30%), Canada (9%) and Japan (9%). 93 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $434.5M | 30% |
| Canada | $134.2M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $127.8M | 8.8% |
| Vietnam | $99.9M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $91.0M | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $77.0M | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $75.9M | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $59.9M | 4.1% |
| United States | $51.5M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $49.9M | 3.4% |
| Slovakia | $35.3M | 2.4% |
| Latvia | $24.6M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Thailand and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 166 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $123.8M | 8.5% |
| Thailand | $114.3M | 7.9% |
| China | $113.3M | 7.8% |
| India | $87.0M | 6% |
| Vietnam | $85.2M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $79.2M | 5.5% |
| Romania | $78.8M | 5.4% |
| Czech Republic | $59.1M | 4.1% |
| Philippines | $50.3M | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $50.0M | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $49.1M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $44.0M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $5.68 per kg and China $3.27 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 High-tenacity nylon yarn (HS 5402.19) 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 5402.19: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity nylon or other polyamides, textured or not: other than aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. HS 5402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most high-tenacity nylon yarn?
China exported $434.5 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Canada (9%) and Japan (9%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most high-tenacity nylon yarn?
The United States imported $123.8 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (8%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in high-tenacity nylon yarn?
It was worth $1.45 billion in 2024, about 357.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.93 billion. 93 countries reported exports and 166 reported imports.
What is the average price of high-tenacity nylon yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $5.68 per kg and China $3.27 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 high-tenacity nylon yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity nylon yarn is subheading 5402.19, 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 5402 page.
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