Plied polyester filament yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plied polyester filament yarn was worth $476.4 million in 2024, about 119.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% 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 | $476.4M | 119.1K t |
| 2023 | $502.3M | 119.4K t |
| 2022 | $560.1M | 130.0K t |
| 2021 | $556.5M | 149.7K t |
| 2020 | $366.6M | 102.6K t |
| 2019 | $406.8M | 110.1K t |
| 2018 | $394.2M | 96.1K t |
| 2017 | $363.3M | 92.0K t |
Top plied polyester filament yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by China (41%), India (28%) and Turkey (10%). 83 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 78%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $194.5M | 41% |
| India | $131.9M | 28% |
| Turkey | $47.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $17.0M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $9.2M | 1.9% |
| United States | $8.4M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $7.8M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $6.0M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $5.3M | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $5.2M | 1.1% |
| Hungary | $4.8M | 1% |
| South Korea | $3.9M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Turkey is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 165 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $53.5M | 11% |
| Bangladesh | $47.8M | 10% |
| United States | $39.7M | 8.3% |
| Vietnam | $31.4M | 6.6% |
| Egypt | $21.2M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $17.8M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $16.2M | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $15.4M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $15.3M | 3.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $13.7M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $13.3M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $12.8M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $12.70 per kg and Turkey $2.96 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 polyester filament yarn (HS 5402.62) 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 5402.62: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. HS 5402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plied polyester filament yarn?
China exported $194.5 million in 2024, 41% of the world total, followed by India (28%) and Turkey (10%). In all, 83 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plied polyester filament yarn?
Turkey imported $53.5 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Bangladesh (10%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plied polyester filament yarn?
It was worth $476.4 million in 2024, about 119.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $560.1 million. 83 countries reported exports and 165 reported imports.
What is the average price of plied polyester filament yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $12.70 per kg and Turkey $2.96 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 plied polyester filament yarn?
The HS code for plied polyester filament yarn is subheading 5402.62, 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 plied polyester 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 plied polyester filament yarn buyers and suppliers on a short call.
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