Nylon tire cord fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nylon tire cord fabric was worth $1.24 billion in 2024, about 232.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $1.24B | 232.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.29B | 212.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.65B | 245.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.59B | 278.6K t |
| 2020 | $945.7M | 213.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.26B | 260.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.37B | 289.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.27B | 287.4K t |
Top nylon tire cord fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Turkey. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 75 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $439.2M | 35% |
| Vietnam | $175.6M | 14% |
| Turkey | $107.9M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $67.4M | 5.4% |
| Hungary | $43.8M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $42.3M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $42.1M | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $40.6M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $34.4M | 2.8% |
| Luxembourg | $31.5M | 2.5% |
| United States | $31.1M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $27.9M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of India and Thailand. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 148 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $123.5M | 10% |
| India | $121.5M | 9.8% |
| Thailand | $108.0M | 8.7% |
| Indonesia | $79.2M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $59.8M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $52.3M | 4.2% |
| China | $47.7M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $39.7M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $38.3M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $37.2M | 3% |
| Poland | $35.1M | 2.8% |
| Romania | $34.7M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $12.10 per kg and China $3.94 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 5902.10: Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides. HS 5902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nylon tire cord fabric?
China exported $439.2 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (14%) and Turkey (9%). In all, 75 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nylon tire cord fabric?
The United States imported $123.5 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of India (10%) and Thailand (9%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nylon tire cord fabric?
It was worth $1.24 billion in 2024, about 232.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.65 billion. 75 countries reported exports and 148 reported imports.
What is the average price of nylon tire cord fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $12.10 per kg and China $3.94 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 nylon tire cord fabric?
The HS code for nylon tire cord fabric is subheading 5902.10, in chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5902 page.
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