Polyamide resins trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyamide resins was worth $11.12 billion in 2024, about 3.78 million tonnes. That is an increase of 0% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $11.12B | 3.78M t |
| 2023 | $11.49B | 3.57M t |
| 2022 | $14.16B | 3.76M t |
| 2021 | $13.40B | 4.03M t |
| 2020 | $8.87B | 3.36M t |
| 2019 | $11.29B | 3.76M t |
| 2018 | $12.79B | 4.12M t |
| 2017 | $11.08B | 3.94M t |
Top polyamide resins exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (17%), the United States (16%) and China (15%). 109 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.86B | 17% |
| United States | $1.83B | 17% |
| China | $1.63B | 15% |
| Italy | $632.6M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $532.0M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $514.5M | 4.6% |
| France | $466.1M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $393.4M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $385.5M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $330.2M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $275.6M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $273.5M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of China and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 168 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.09B | 9.8% |
| China | $878.7M | 7.9% |
| Mexico | $707.4M | 6.4% |
| India | $699.6M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $638.8M | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $488.0M | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $485.2M | 4.4% |
| United States | $463.4M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $384.5M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $377.6M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $369.1M | 3.3% |
| France | $339.7M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $4.52 per kg and Taiwan $2.10 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 3908.10: Polyamides: polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12, in primary forms. HS 3908 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyamide resins?
Germany exported $1.86 billion in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by the United States (16%) and China (15%). In all, 109 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyamide resins?
Germany imported $1.09 billion in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of China (8%) and Mexico (6%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyamide resins?
It was worth $11.12 billion in 2024, about 3.78 million tonnes. That is an increase of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $14.16 billion. 109 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyamide resins per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $4.52 per kg and Taiwan $2.10 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 polyamide resins?
The HS code for polyamide resins is subheading 3908.10, in chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3908 page.
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