Plied polypropylene filament yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plied polypropylene filament yarn was worth $281.6 million in 2024, about 118.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $281.6M | 118.8K t |
| 2023 | $280.4M | 112.5K t |
| 2022 | $296.9M | 111.3K t |
| 2021 | $407.9M | 147.0K t |
| 2020 | $271.8M | 121.6K t |
| 2019 | $322.8M | 139.4K t |
| 2018 | $304.9M | 119.8K t |
| 2017 | $285.3M | 112.1K t |
Top plied polypropylene filament yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by Turkey (86%), China (10%) and Belgium (1%). 54 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 96%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $241.0M | 86% |
| China | $27.4M | 9.7% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 1% |
| United States | $2.1M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 0.5% |
| India | $1.1M | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $926K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $751K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $629K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $627K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $474K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $389K | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United Kingdom is the biggest buyer with 34% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and Belgium. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 67% across 128 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $96.2M | 34% |
| Netherlands | $53.7M | 19% |
| Belgium | $40.0M | 14% |
| Tajikistan | $6.3M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $5.5M | 1.9% |
| United States | $5.5M | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $5.5M | 1.9% |
| Jordan | $4.5M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $4.5M | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $4.5M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 1.1% |
| Morocco | $3.1M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $12.43 per kg and Belgium $1.72 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 5402.63: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene, other than high tenacity or textured yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. HS 5402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plied polypropylene filament yarn?
Turkey exported $241.0 million in 2024, 86% of the world total, followed by China (10%) and Belgium (1%). In all, 54 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plied polypropylene filament yarn?
The United Kingdom imported $96.2 million in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (19%) and Belgium (14%). The top three importers together take 67%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plied polypropylene filament yarn?
It was worth $281.6 million in 2024, about 118.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $407.9 million. 54 countries reported exports and 128 reported imports.
What is the average price of plied polypropylene filament yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $12.43 per kg and Belgium $1.72 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 plied polypropylene filament yarn?
The HS code for plied polypropylene filament yarn is subheading 5402.63, 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.
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