Nylon staple fiber trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nylon staple fiber was worth $247.9 million in 2024, about 47.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $247.9M | 47.4K t |
| 2023 | $261.8M | 49.9K t |
| 2022 | $292.5M | 52.1K t |
| 2021 | $291.8M | 54.0K t |
| 2020 | $224.2M | 46.3K t |
| 2019 | $278.9M | 55.9K t |
| 2018 | $304.7M | 63.4K t |
| 2017 | $292.5M | 60.5K t |
Top nylon staple fiber exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Switzerland and Germany. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 63 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64.0M | 26% |
| Switzerland | $41.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $33.5M | 14% |
| France | $20.8M | 8.4% |
| Luxembourg | $20.8M | 8.4% |
| China | $13.6M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $10.3M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $7.5M | 3% |
| Japan | $6.6M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $6.4M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $6.3M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $6.3M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (18%), Slovakia (9%) and India (6%). 112 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.1M | 18% |
| Slovakia | $23.2M | 9.3% |
| India | $14.8M | 6% |
| Italy | $14.3M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $12.5M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10.7M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $9.4M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $8.2M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $8.0M | 3.2% |
| United States | $7.3M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $7.3M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $6.6M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Luxembourg averaged $33.69 per kg and China $2.58 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 5503.19: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides other than aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. HS 5503 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nylon staple fiber?
The United States exported $64.0 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (17%) and Germany (14%). In all, 63 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nylon staple fiber?
China imported $44.1 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Slovakia (9%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nylon staple fiber?
It was worth $247.9 million in 2024, about 47.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $304.7 million. 63 countries reported exports and 112 reported imports.
What is the average price of nylon staple fiber per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Luxembourg averaged $33.69 per kg and China $2.58 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 nylon staple fiber?
The HS code for nylon staple fiber is subheading 5503.19, 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 5503 page.
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