Polypropylene monofilament trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polypropylene monofilament was worth $100.6 million in 2024, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $100.6M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $88.2M | 19.9K t |
| 2022 | $99.0M | 20.9K t |
| 2021 | $101.0M | 23.9K t |
| 2020 | $71.6M | 23.4K t |
| 2019 | $95.8M | 24.4K t |
| 2018 | $101.2M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $71.6M | 122.3K t |
Top polypropylene monofilament exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (13%), Germany (12%) and Poland (10%). 75 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 35%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $11.9M | 12% |
| Poland | $10.1M | 10% |
| Italy | $9.7M | 9.7% |
| China | $9.0M | 9% |
| Portugal | $8.6M | 8.5% |
| Hungary | $7.3M | 7.2% |
| Canada | $4.4M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 4% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 2.8% |
| Romania | $2.3M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (17%), the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (7%). 132 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.5M | 17% |
| United States | $8.9M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $6.7M | 6.7% |
| France | $6.2M | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $4.9M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $3.8M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $3.0M | 3% |
| Ireland | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $2.8M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 2.7% |
| India | $2.5M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $10.58 per kg and Hungary $1.73 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 5404.12: Monofilament of polypropylene: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm. HS 5404 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polypropylene monofilament?
The United States exported $13.5 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and Poland (10%). In all, 75 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polypropylene monofilament?
Germany imported $17.5 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polypropylene monofilament?
It was worth $100.6 million in 2024, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $101.2 million. 75 countries reported exports and 132 reported imports.
What is the average price of polypropylene monofilament per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $10.58 per kg and Hungary $1.73 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 monofilament?
The HS code for polypropylene monofilament is subheading 5404.12, 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 5404 page.
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