Polyester filament dyed trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyester filament dyed was worth $648.9 million in 2024, about 66.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $648.9M | 66.9K t |
| 2023 | $663.2M | 60.4K t |
| 2022 | $726.7M | 61.7K t |
| 2021 | $599.7M | 53.1K t |
| 2020 | $494.1M | 43.8K t |
| 2019 | $606.6M | 56.3K t |
| 2018 | $617.9M | 60.0K t |
| 2017 | $577.5M | 58.9K t |
Top polyester filament dyed exporting countries
Exports are led by China (43%), South Korea (16%) and Japan (9%). 101 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 68%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $279.2M | 43% |
| South Korea | $103.4M | 16% |
| Japan | $55.8M | 8.6% |
| Taiwan | $46.7M | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $46.0M | 7.1% |
| India | $34.4M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $20.2M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $11.4M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 1% |
| Switzerland | $6.0M | 0.9% |
| United States | $4.6M | 0.7% |
| France | $4.3M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Vietnam (37%), China (5%) and Bangladesh (4%). 173 countries imported it, and the top three take 47% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $242.8M | 37% |
| China | $35.0M | 5.4% |
| Bangladesh | $28.6M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22.7M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $19.3M | 3% |
| Myanmar | $17.4M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $15.1M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $14.1M | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.4M | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $11.8M | 1.8% |
| United States | $11.5M | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $9.7M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $26.43 per kg and China $7.16 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 Polyester filament dyed (HS 5407.92) 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 5407.92: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, dyed, n.e.c. in heading 5407. HS 5407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyester filament dyed?
China exported $279.2 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by South Korea (16%) and Japan (9%). In all, 101 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyester filament dyed?
Vietnam imported $242.8 million in 2024, 37% of world imports, ahead of China (5%) and Bangladesh (4%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyester filament dyed?
It was worth $648.9 million in 2024, about 66.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $726.7 million. 101 countries reported exports and 173 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyester filament dyed per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $26.43 per kg and China $7.16 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 polyester filament dyed?
The HS code for polyester filament dyed is subheading 5407.92, 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 5407 page.
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