Pure nylon fabric (natural) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pure nylon fabric (natural) was worth $409.1 million in 2024, about 65.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017, and down 20% 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 | $409.1M | 65.3K t |
| 2023 | $509.1M | 50.6K t |
| 2022 | $551.6M | 52.1K t |
| 2021 | $516.1M | 58.1K t |
| 2020 | $419.6M | 59.9K t |
| 2019 | $592.2M | 78.1K t |
| 2018 | $603.0M | 75.9K t |
| 2017 | $567.1M | 78.8K t |
Top pure nylon fabric (natural) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 42% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Thailand. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 80 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $172.0M | 42% |
| Taiwan | $52.8M | 13% |
| Thailand | $26.4M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $23.8M | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $21.8M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $21.7M | 5.3% |
| United States | $15.6M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $11.8M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $11.5M | 2.8% |
| France | $8.7M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $7.6M | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $5.9M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (14%), Vietnam (9%) and the Philippines (7%). 153 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $57.4M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $35.2M | 8.6% |
| Philippines | $29.4M | 7.2% |
| Myanmar | $29.0M | 7.1% |
| Indonesia | $27.1M | 6.6% |
| Cambodia | $23.0M | 5.6% |
| Iran | $19.6M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $19.2M | 4.7% |
| United States | $12.6M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $12.6M | 3.1% |
| Hong Kong | $11.9M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $11.2M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $26.25 per kg and Taiwan $3.96 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 5407.41: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached. HS 5407 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pure nylon fabric (natural)?
China exported $172.0 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (13%) and Thailand (6%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pure nylon fabric (natural)?
China imported $57.4 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (9%) and the Philippines (7%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pure nylon fabric (natural)?
It was worth $409.1 million in 2024, about 65.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $603.0 million. 80 countries reported exports and 153 reported imports.
What is the average price of pure nylon fabric (natural) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.27 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $26.25 per kg and Taiwan $3.96 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 pure nylon fabric (natural)?
The HS code for pure nylon fabric (natural) is subheading 5407.41, 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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