Plied nylon staple yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plied nylon staple yarn was worth $184.5 million in 2024, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $184.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $217.1M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $210.1M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $205.0M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $175.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $205.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $221.4M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $189.0M | 12.5K t |
Top plied nylon staple yarn exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Slovakia and China. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 59 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $36.5M | 20% |
| Slovakia | $33.6M | 18% |
| China | $33.5M | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $15.7M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $11.9M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $10.2M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $9.2M | 5% |
| Mexico | $4.2M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $4.1M | 2.2% |
| United States | $3.8M | 2.1% |
| Slovenia | $3.6M | 2% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (26%), Russia (14%) and France (13%). 114 countries imported it, and the top three take 54% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $48.4M | 26% |
| Russia | $26.5M | 14% |
| France | $24.5M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $14.3M | 7.8% |
| United States | $9.2M | 5% |
| Bangladesh | $6.0M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $4.7M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3.2M | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $3.1M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $17.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $39.91 per kg and China $8.71 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 Plied nylon staple yarn (HS 5509.12) 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 5509.12: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, 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 plied nylon staple yarn?
Germany exported $36.5 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Slovakia (18%) and China (18%). In all, 59 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plied nylon staple yarn?
Germany imported $48.4 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Russia (14%) and France (13%). The top three importers together take 54%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plied nylon staple yarn?
It was worth $184.5 million in 2024, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $221.4 million. 59 countries reported exports and 114 reported imports.
What is the average price of plied nylon staple yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $17.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $39.91 per kg and China $8.71 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 plied nylon staple yarn?
The HS code for plied nylon staple yarn is subheading 5509.12, 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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