Retail filament yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in retail filament yarn was worth $123.0 million in 2024, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $123.0M | 19.5K t |
| 2023 | $113.7M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $124.8M | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $106.3M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $88.8M | 19.3K t |
| 2019 | $93.7M | 18.9K t |
| 2018 | $102.4M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $97.0M | 15.7K t |
Top retail filament yarn exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 49% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Egypt. The top three supply 74% between them, out of 92 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $60.4M | 49% |
| Turkey | $17.6M | 14% |
| Egypt | $13.0M | 11% |
| United States | $6.7M | 5.4% |
| Japan | $4.2M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 1.7% |
| India | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $886K | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (14%), Turkey (10%) and Canada (7%). 166 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.7M | 14% |
| Turkey | $12.5M | 10% |
| Canada | $8.1M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 5% |
| Ethiopia | $5.6M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $2.9M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $2.8M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $50.36 per kg and China $4.10 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.
Who is behind these numbers in this market?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
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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 5406: Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale. HS 5406 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most retail filament yarn?
China exported $60.4 million in 2024, 49% of the world total, followed by Turkey (14%) and Egypt (11%). In all, 92 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most retail filament yarn?
The United States imported $16.7 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (10%) and Canada (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 retail filament yarn?
It was worth $123.0 million in 2024, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $124.8 million. 92 countries reported exports and 166 reported imports.
What is the average price of retail filament yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $50.36 per kg and China $4.10 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for retail filament yarn?
The HS code for retail filament yarn is heading 5406, in chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5406 page.
How can I find retail filament yarn buyers and suppliers?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX shows the importers and exporters behind this trade from shipment-level customs records, updated weekly, with direct customs feeds and mirror data. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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