Polyester filament multicolor trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyester filament multicolor was worth $273.2 million in 2024, about 22.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $273.2M | 22.5K t |
| 2023 | $252.0M | 20.7K t |
| 2022 | $268.9M | 23.6K t |
| 2021 | $273.6M | 22.7K t |
| 2020 | $234.2M | 19.3K t |
| 2019 | $295.4M | 26.1K t |
| 2018 | $319.0M | 27.9K t |
| 2017 | $312.1M | 29.0K t |
Top polyester filament multicolor exporting countries
Exports are led by China (33%), Italy (11%) and Turkey (9%). 99 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $89.9M | 33% |
| Italy | $31.2M | 11% |
| Turkey | $23.7M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $16.9M | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $13.0M | 4.8% |
| India | $11.9M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $8.6M | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $7.9M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $7.7M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $7.3M | 2.7% |
| United States | $6.8M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $6.0M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (9%), China (8%) and Vietnam (8%). 157 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.8M | 8.7% |
| China | $22.2M | 8.1% |
| Vietnam | $21.9M | 8% |
| Italy | $12.1M | 4.4% |
| France | $9.8M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $9.2M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $9.1M | 3.3% |
| Cambodia | $8.9M | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $8.9M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.4M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $5.7M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $29.53 per kg and China $8.09 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 multicolor (HS 5407.93) 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 5407.93: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, of yarns of different colours, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407. HS 5407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyester filament multicolor?
China exported $89.9 million in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by Italy (11%) and Turkey (9%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyester filament multicolor?
The United States imported $23.8 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of China (8%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyester filament multicolor?
It was worth $273.2 million in 2024, about 22.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $319.0 million. 99 countries reported exports and 157 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyester filament multicolor per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.16 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $29.53 per kg and China $8.09 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 multicolor?
The HS code for polyester filament multicolor is subheading 5407.93, 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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