Nylon staple yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nylon staple yarn was worth $85.9 million in 2024, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% since 2017, and down 19% 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 | $85.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $105.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $112.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $133.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $92.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $135.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $164.9M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $142.6M | 16.8K t |
Top nylon staple yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by Spain (27%), China (23%) and the United States (7%). 59 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $23.0M | 27% |
| China | $19.9M | 23% |
| United States | $6.1M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $5.4M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $4.6M | 5.3% |
| Slovakia | $4.2M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $2.0M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Slovakia is the biggest buyer with 25% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 44% across 127 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $21.4M | 25% |
| Bangladesh | $8.4M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $8.0M | 9.3% |
| United States | $7.8M | 9% |
| Vietnam | $6.1M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 4.7% |
| Colombia | $3.4M | 4% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 3.6% |
| France | $2.4M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| China | $1.2M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $32.47 per kg and China $4.80 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 5509.11: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other polyamides, not put up for retail sale. HS 5509 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nylon staple yarn?
Spain exported $23.0 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by China (23%) and the United States (7%). In all, 59 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nylon staple yarn?
Slovakia imported $21.4 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (10%) and Germany (9%). 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 nylon staple yarn?
It was worth $85.9 million in 2024, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $164.9 million. 59 countries reported exports and 127 reported imports.
What is the average price of nylon staple yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $32.47 per kg and China $4.80 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 staple yarn?
The HS code for nylon staple yarn is subheading 5509.11, 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 5509 page.
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