High-tenacity viscose rayon yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn was worth $142.7 million in 2024, about 21.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 43% since 2017, and up 18% 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 | $142.7M | 21.5K t |
| 2023 | $121.3M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $180.0M | 35.7K t |
| 2021 | $155.8M | 32.9K t |
| 2020 | $120.2M | 25.6K t |
| 2019 | $174.4M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $268.7M | 55.2K t |
| 2017 | $252.1M | 53.4K t |
Top high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by India and Germany. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 53 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $30.1M | 21% |
| India | $28.5M | 20% |
| Germany | $24.9M | 18% |
| United States | $17.6M | 12% |
| China | $10.2M | 7.1% |
| Poland | $8.6M | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $7.8M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $3.8M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Egypt is the biggest buyer with 25% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 44% across 105 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $35.5M | 25% |
| Mexico | $16.8M | 12% |
| Japan | $10.2M | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $9.3M | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $9.2M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $8.3M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $6.4M | 4.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $6.1M | 4.3% |
| China | $5.5M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.2M | 3.6% |
| United States | $5.1M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $12.07 per kg and China $4.03 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 5403.10: Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity viscose rayon, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. HS 5403 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn?
Indonesia exported $30.1 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by India (20%) and Germany (17%). In all, 53 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn?
Egypt imported $35.5 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (12%) and Japan (7%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn?
It was worth $142.7 million in 2024, about 21.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 43% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $268.7 million. 53 countries reported exports and 105 reported imports.
What is the average price of high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $12.07 per kg and China $4.03 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 high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity viscose rayon yarn is subheading 5403.10, 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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