Tire cord fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tire cord fabric was worth $2.91 billion in 2024, about 732.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% 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 | $2.91B | 732.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.03B | 683.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.57B | 717.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.48B | 802.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.26B | 626.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.96B | 747.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.10B | 767.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.87B | 734.6K t |
Top tire cord fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and Luxembourg. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 94 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $855.6M | 29% |
| Vietnam | $695.3M | 24% |
| Luxembourg | $200.1M | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $148.4M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $114.6M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $95.9M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $90.4M | 3.1% |
| India | $77.0M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $76.1M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $70.0M | 2.4% |
| United States | $69.8M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $59.8M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Thailand and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 176 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $340.2M | 12% |
| Thailand | $246.2M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $194.6M | 6.7% |
| India | $194.5M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $142.8M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $135.9M | 4.7% |
| China | $116.2M | 4% |
| Romania | $109.8M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $102.8M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $95.2M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $88.0M | 3% |
| Hungary | $85.1M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $10.04 per kg and China $3.11 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 5902: Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides polyesters or viscose rayon. HS 5902 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tire cord fabric?
China exported $855.6 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (24%) and Luxembourg (7%). In all, 94 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tire cord fabric?
The United States imported $340.2 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tire cord fabric?
It was worth $2.91 billion in 2024, about 732.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.57 billion. 94 countries reported exports and 176 reported imports.
What is the average price of tire cord fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $10.04 per kg and China $3.11 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 tire cord fabric?
The HS code for tire cord fabric is heading 5902, in chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 5902 page.
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