Polyester tire cord fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyester tire cord fabric was worth $1.37 billion in 2024, about 462.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% 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 | $1.37B | 462.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.40B | 428.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.63B | 427.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.58B | 464.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.06B | 364.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.39B | 430.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.37B | 414.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.24B | 386.5K t |
Top polyester tire cord fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by Vietnam (38%), China (30%) and Luxembourg (8%). 71 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 75%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $514.1M | 38% |
| China | $407.9M | 30% |
| Luxembourg | $110.1M | 8% |
| South Korea | $75.7M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $38.7M | 2.8% |
| United States | $31.1M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $29.7M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $29.1M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $28.4M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $22.4M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $19.8M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Thailand and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 132 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $203.4M | 15% |
| Thailand | $137.9M | 10% |
| Japan | $94.7M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $88.1M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $75.3M | 5.5% |
| India | $71.8M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $51.2M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $40.7M | 3% |
| Romania | $39.6M | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $39.0M | 2.8% |
| France | $38.5M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $37.8M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.41 per kg and China $2.54 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 5902.20: Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyester. HS 5902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyester tire cord fabric?
Vietnam exported $514.1 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by China (30%) and Luxembourg (8%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyester tire cord fabric?
The United States imported $203.4 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (10%) and Japan (7%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyester tire cord fabric?
It was worth $1.37 billion in 2024, about 462.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.63 billion. 71 countries reported exports and 132 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyester tire cord fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.41 per kg and China $2.54 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 polyester tire cord fabric?
The HS code for polyester tire cord fabric is subheading 5902.20, in chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5902 page.
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