Polyester staple yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyester staple yarn was worth $612.7 million in 2024, about 310.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $612.7M | 310.0K t |
| 2023 | $686.3M | 342.6K t |
| 2022 | $877.3M | 373.7K t |
| 2021 | $888.5M | 435.0K t |
| 2020 | $665.3M | 377.5K t |
| 2019 | $899.4M | 436.3K t |
| 2018 | $982.4M | 433.4K t |
| 2017 | $892.8M | 450.6K t |
Top polyester staple yarn exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 52% of world exports, followed by Indonesia and India. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 69 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $318.8M | 52% |
| Indonesia | $115.2M | 19% |
| India | $39.7M | 6.5% |
| Nepal | $34.4M | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $18.6M | 3% |
| Thailand | $10.6M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $9.0M | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $7.5M | 1.2% |
| United States | $7.4M | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $7.4M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $6.4M | 1% |
| Belgium | $6.0M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (12%), Brazil (11%) and Vietnam (8%). 137 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $73.2M | 12% |
| Brazil | $68.6M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $48.0M | 7.8% |
| Egypt | $36.0M | 5.9% |
| Bangladesh | $28.9M | 4.7% |
| United States | $23.6M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $21.6M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $18.2M | 3% |
| South Korea | $17.8M | 2.9% |
| Jordan | $17.4M | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $16.0M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $13.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $3.98 per kg and Thailand $1.46 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 5509.21: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale. HS 5509 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyester staple yarn?
China exported $318.8 million in 2024, 52% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (19%) and India (6%). In all, 69 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyester staple yarn?
India imported $73.2 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (11%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyester staple yarn?
It was worth $612.7 million in 2024, about 310.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $982.4 million. 69 countries reported exports and 137 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyester staple yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Turkey averaged $3.98 per kg and Thailand $1.46 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 staple yarn?
The HS code for polyester staple yarn is subheading 5509.21, 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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