Nylon filament yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nylon filament yarn was worth $995.2 million in 2024, about 242.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017, and up 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 | $995.2M | 242.3K t |
| 2023 | $939.0M | 215.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.27B | 263.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.15B | 265.3K t |
| 2020 | $777.2M | 200.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.05B | 266.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.20B | 280.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.16B | 298.6K t |
Top nylon filament yarn exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Italy. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 75 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $295.8M | 30% |
| Vietnam | $134.6M | 14% |
| Italy | $104.1M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $81.6M | 8.2% |
| Israel | $65.8M | 6.6% |
| United States | $56.5M | 5.7% |
| Slovenia | $49.4M | 5% |
| Spain | $33.8M | 3.4% |
| Estonia | $28.3M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $19.1M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $19.0M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $13.7M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
South Korea is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of India and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 138 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $107.0M | 11% |
| India | $80.4M | 8.1% |
| Vietnam | $72.3M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $70.4M | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $70.1M | 7.1% |
| China | $66.2M | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $57.9M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $41.2M | 4.1% |
| France | $35.6M | 3.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $33.0M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $32.4M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $29.6M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $23.50 per kg and China $2.76 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 Nylon filament yarn (HS 5402.45) 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 5402.45: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. HS 5402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nylon filament yarn?
China exported $295.8 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (14%) and Italy (10%). In all, 75 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nylon filament yarn?
South Korea imported $107.0 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of India (8%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nylon filament yarn?
It was worth $995.2 million in 2024, about 242.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 14% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.27 billion. 75 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of nylon filament yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $23.50 per kg and China $2.76 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 nylon filament yarn?
The HS code for nylon filament yarn is subheading 5402.45, 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.
How can I find nylon filament yarn buyers and suppliers?
Company names sit below these country totals: EximDataX reads the customs records shipment by shipment, with dates and values. We can show nylon filament yarn buyers and suppliers on a short call.
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