Textured polyester yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in textured polyester yarn was worth $4.80 billion in 2024, about 2.79 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $4.80B | 2.79M t |
| 2023 | $4.49B | 2.46M t |
| 2022 | $5.27B | 2.39M t |
| 2021 | $4.93B | 2.52M t |
| 2020 | $3.60B | 2.28M t |
| 2019 | $4.41B | 2.38M t |
| 2018 | $4.69B | 2.30M t |
| 2017 | $4.04B | 2.17M t |
Top textured polyester yarn exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 58% of world exports, followed by India and Taiwan. The top three supply 74% between them, out of 102 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.79B | 58% |
| India | $541.8M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $221.0M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $175.6M | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $133.6M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $126.7M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $105.3M | 2.2% |
| United States | $89.5M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $82.2M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $70.6M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $68.6M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $52.4M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Brazil and Turkey. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 174 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $483.3M | 10% |
| Brazil | $419.5M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $365.7M | 7.6% |
| Pakistan | $294.0M | 6.1% |
| Egypt | $220.2M | 4.6% |
| Bangladesh | $215.3M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $196.0M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $193.4M | 4% |
| Mexico | $155.4M | 3.2% |
| United States | $128.7M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $123.1M | 2.6% |
| India | $116.9M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.60 per kg and China $1.49 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 5402.33: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. HS 5402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most textured polyester yarn?
China exported $2.79 billion in 2024, 58% of the world total, followed by India (11%) and Taiwan (5%). In all, 102 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most textured polyester yarn?
Vietnam imported $483.3 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (9%) and Turkey (8%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in textured polyester yarn?
It was worth $4.80 billion in 2024, about 2.79 million tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.27 billion. 102 countries reported exports and 174 reported imports.
What is the average price of textured polyester yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.60 per kg and China $1.49 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 polyester yarn?
The HS code for textured polyester yarn is subheading 5402.33, 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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