Polyamides (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyamides (other) was worth $4.34 billion in 2024, about 890.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $4.34B | 890.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.09B | 802.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.71B | 925.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.54B | 985.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.29B | 795.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.77B | 844.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.12B | 938.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.55B | 848.2K t |
Top polyamides (other) exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by Germany and Switzerland. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 98 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $777.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $710.3M | 16% |
| Switzerland | $519.1M | 12% |
| China | $418.2M | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $349.9M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $230.8M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $230.3M | 5.3% |
| France | $196.3M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $164.4M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $114.6M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $104.3M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $74.3M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 177 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $716.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $426.5M | 9.8% |
| Japan | $278.9M | 6.4% |
| United States | $221.7M | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $195.6M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $180.9M | 4.2% |
| France | $166.8M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $158.2M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $140.8M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $122.0M | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $117.9M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $106.4M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $8.18 per kg and China $4.25 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 3908.90: Polyamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 3908, in primary forms. HS 3908 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyamides (other)?
The United States exported $777.1 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and Switzerland (12%). In all, 98 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyamides (other)?
China imported $716.1 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Japan (6%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyamides (other)?
It was worth $4.34 billion in 2024, about 890.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.71 billion. 98 countries reported exports and 177 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyamides (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $8.18 per kg and China $4.25 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 polyamides (other)?
The HS code for polyamides (other) is subheading 3908.90, 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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