Synthetic staple yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic staple yarn was worth $4.70 billion in 2024, about 1.57 million tonnes. That is a fall of 16% 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 | $4.70B | 1.57M t |
| 2023 | $4.91B | 1.48M t |
| 2022 | $6.45B | 1.73M t |
| 2021 | $5.92B | 1.77M t |
| 2020 | $4.22B | 1.44M t |
| 2019 | $5.51B | 1.73M t |
| 2018 | $5.88B | 1.71M t |
| 2017 | $5.59B | 1.78M t |
Top synthetic staple yarn exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by India and the United States. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 127 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.60B | 34% |
| India | $444.4M | 9.5% |
| United States | $436.2M | 9.3% |
| Indonesia | $388.2M | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $369.3M | 7.9% |
| Vietnam | $234.7M | 5% |
| Thailand | $178.1M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $119.9M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $98.8M | 2.1% |
| Nepal | $82.4M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $80.3M | 1.7% |
| Romania | $59.2M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Bangladesh (10%), Honduras (7%) and Brazil (5%). 196 countries imported it, and the top three take 22% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $459.1M | 9.8% |
| Honduras | $340.3M | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $244.2M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $216.2M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $189.9M | 4% |
| India | $176.6M | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $158.8M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $151.2M | 3.2% |
| Colombia | $143.3M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $140.9M | 3% |
| South Korea | $128.8M | 2.7% |
| United States | $121.2M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $10.85 per kg and Vietnam $2.30 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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale. HS 5509 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic staple yarn?
China exported $1.60 billion in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by India (9%) and the United States (9%). In all, 127 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic staple yarn?
Bangladesh imported $459.1 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Honduras (7%) and Brazil (5%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic staple yarn?
It was worth $4.70 billion in 2024, about 1.57 million tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.45 billion. 127 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $10.85 per kg and Vietnam $2.30 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 staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509, in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5509 page.
How can I find synthetic staple yarn buyers and suppliers?
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