Synthetic filament yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic filament yarn was worth $18.47 billion in 2024, about 7.34 million tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $18.47B | 7.34M t |
| 2023 | $18.95B | 7.16M t |
| 2022 | $21.84B | 6.94M t |
| 2021 | $21.60B | 7.45M t |
| 2020 | $15.04B | 6.35M t |
| 2019 | $18.70B | 6.95M t |
| 2018 | $20.04B | 6.76M t |
| 2017 | $18.11B | 6.50M t |
Top synthetic filament yarn exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 43% of world exports, followed by India and Vietnam. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 143 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.86B | 43% |
| India | $942.5M | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $931.2M | 5% |
| Turkey | $762.1M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $716.6M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $688.3M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $661.1M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $638.5M | 3.5% |
| United States | $638.0M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $596.6M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $391.6M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $363.5M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of Turkey and Brazil. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 204 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $1.23B | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $1.17B | 6.4% |
| Brazil | $984.4M | 5.3% |
| China | $891.0M | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $865.0M | 4.7% |
| United States | $859.2M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $788.4M | 4.3% |
| India | $660.3M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $646.0M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $632.3M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $608.0M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $536.0M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $13.52 per kg and China $1.78 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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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.
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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: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex. HS 5402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic filament yarn?
China exported $7.86 billion in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by India (5%) and Vietnam (5%). In all, 143 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic filament yarn?
Vietnam imported $1.23 billion in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (6%) and Brazil (5%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic filament yarn?
It was worth $18.47 billion in 2024, about 7.34 million tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $21.84 billion. 143 countries reported exports and 204 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $13.52 per kg and China $1.78 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 synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402, 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 5402 page.
How can I find synthetic filament yarn buyers and suppliers?
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