Textured nylon yarn (coarse) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in textured nylon yarn (coarse) was worth $666.9 million in 2024, about 131.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 34% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $666.9M | 131.7K t |
| 2023 | $712.4M | 133.8K t |
| 2022 | $894.0M | 161.7K t |
| 2021 | $855.1M | 169.2K t |
| 2020 | $732.0M | 156.0K t |
| 2019 | $900.5M | 188.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.05B | 207.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.02B | 217.0K t |
Top textured nylon yarn (coarse) exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (34%), China (18%) and Slovenia (8%). 74 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $229.8M | 35% |
| China | $121.2M | 18% |
| Slovenia | $52.6M | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $36.2M | 5.4% |
| United States | $33.0M | 5% |
| Poland | $31.9M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $30.1M | 4.5% |
| France | $24.8M | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $18.6M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $16.5M | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $14.4M | 2.2% |
| India | $12.3M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Netherlands is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Australia and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 141 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $105.6M | 16% |
| Australia | $70.5M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $54.5M | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $53.8M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $52.1M | 7.8% |
| China | $26.2M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $25.8M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $24.5M | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $22.8M | 3.4% |
| Slovenia | $22.4M | 3.4% |
| France | $21.3M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $20.8M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $6.57 per kg and Taiwan $3.69 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 5402.32: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. HS 5402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most textured nylon yarn (coarse)?
Italy exported $229.8 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by China (18%) and Slovenia (8%). In all, 74 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most textured nylon yarn (coarse)?
The Netherlands imported $105.6 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Australia (11%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in textured nylon yarn (coarse)?
It was worth $666.9 million in 2024, about 131.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.05 billion. 74 countries reported exports and 141 reported imports.
What is the average price of textured nylon yarn (coarse) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $6.57 per kg and Taiwan $3.69 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for textured nylon yarn (coarse)?
The HS code for textured nylon yarn (coarse) is subheading 5402.32, 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 5402 page.
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