Plied synthetic staple yarn (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plied synthetic staple yarn (other) was worth $65.0 million in 2024, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $65.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $64.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $71.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $49.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $46.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $55.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $58.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $48.5M | 8.2K t |
Top plied synthetic staple yarn (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (38%), Turkey (14%) and Italy (10%). 50 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (11%), the United States (9%) and India (6%). 117 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.4M | 11% |
| United States | $6.0M | 9.2% |
| India | $4.1M | 6.4% |
| France | $3.8M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 5.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3.2M | 5% |
| Russia | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $2.7M | 4.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $30.39 per kg and China $7.01 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 5509.42: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale. HS 5509 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plied synthetic staple yarn (other)?
China exported $24.9 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Turkey (14%) and Italy (10%). In all, 50 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plied synthetic staple yarn (other)?
Germany imported $7.4 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plied synthetic staple yarn (other)?
It was worth $65.0 million in 2024, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $71.9 million. 50 countries reported exports and 117 reported imports.
What is the average price of plied synthetic staple yarn (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $30.39 per kg and China $7.01 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 synthetic staple yarn (other)?
The HS code for plied synthetic staple yarn (other) is subheading 5509.42, 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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