Textured polypropylene yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in textured polypropylene yarn was worth $147.3 million in 2024, about 55.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 46% 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 | $147.3M | 55.2K t |
| 2023 | $151.4M | 55.7K t |
| 2022 | $192.1M | 68.1K t |
| 2021 | $253.6M | 88.1K t |
| 2020 | $183.9M | 74.8K t |
| 2019 | $216.0M | 83.7K t |
| 2018 | $270.0M | 90.6K t |
| 2017 | $270.3M | 97.5K t |
Top textured polypropylene yarn exporting countries
Turkey is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by Belgium and China. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 73 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $26.6M | 18% |
| Belgium | $26.3M | 18% |
| China | $24.7M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.2M | 5.6% |
| United States | $8.0M | 5.4% |
| Slovakia | $7.2M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 3.9% |
| India | $5.1M | 3.4% |
| France | $4.8M | 3.3% |
| Croatia | $4.4M | 3% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United Kingdom (8%), Belgium (8%) and Australia (8%). 148 countries imported it, and the top three take 24% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $12.0M | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $11.8M | 8% |
| Australia | $11.5M | 7.8% |
| France | $9.3M | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $7.9M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $7.2M | 4.9% |
| Morocco | $7.0M | 4.8% |
| United States | $6.2M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 3% |
| Portugal | $4.2M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $4.0M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $3.8M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $9.84 per kg and India $1.85 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 5402.34: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. HS 5402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most textured polypropylene yarn?
Turkey exported $26.6 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Belgium (18%) and China (17%). In all, 73 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most textured polypropylene yarn?
The United Kingdom imported $12.0 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (8%) and Australia (8%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in textured polypropylene yarn?
It was worth $147.3 million in 2024, about 55.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 46% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $270.3 million. 73 countries reported exports and 148 reported imports.
What is the average price of textured polypropylene yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $9.84 per kg and India $1.85 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for textured polypropylene yarn?
The HS code for textured polypropylene yarn is subheading 5402.34, 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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