Polypropylene filament yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polypropylene filament yarn was worth $143.1 million in 2024, about 63.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $143.1M | 63.2K t |
| 2023 | $148.7M | 65.4K t |
| 2022 | $163.6M | 64.5K t |
| 2021 | $166.2M | 65.1K t |
| 2020 | $119.5M | 55.5K t |
| 2019 | $126.5M | 54.8K t |
| 2018 | $129.7M | 54.6K t |
| 2017 | $135.4M | 57.7K t |
Top polypropylene filament yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by China (31%), Turkey (11%) and South Korea (11%). 64 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.4M | 31% |
| Turkey | $16.4M | 12% |
| South Korea | $15.8M | 11% |
| India | $11.6M | 8.1% |
| United States | $7.4M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $5.5M | 3.9% |
| Greece | $4.6M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $3.0M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Slovenia | $2.1M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (7%), Belgium (6%) and Mexico (6%). 141 countries imported it, and the top three take 20% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.2M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $9.2M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $9.2M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $7.5M | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $6.8M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $6.6M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $5.0M | 3.5% |
| India | $4.8M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 3.3% |
| Peru | $3.4M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.64 per kg and China $1.74 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 Polypropylene filament yarn (HS 5402.48) 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 5402.48: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. HS 5402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polypropylene filament yarn?
China exported $44.4 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Turkey (11%) and South Korea (11%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polypropylene filament yarn?
The United States imported $10.2 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (6%) and Mexico (6%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polypropylene filament yarn?
It was worth $143.1 million in 2024, about 63.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $166.2 million. 64 countries reported exports and 141 reported imports.
What is the average price of polypropylene filament yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.64 per kg and China $1.74 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 polypropylene filament yarn?
The HS code for polypropylene filament yarn is subheading 5402.48, 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 5402 page.
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