Carded nylon staple fiber exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $5.9 million of carded nylon staple fiber in 2024 (136 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 56 countries. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.9M | 136 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 162 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 165 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 118 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 148 t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 208 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 661 t |
Where the United States exports carded nylon staple fiber to
The largest buyer markets were South Korea (28%), Germany (20%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.7M | 28% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 17% |
| China | $768K | 13% |
| Ecuador | $230K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $209K | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $169K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $123K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $121K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $86K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.12 per kg, 641% above the world average of $5.82. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carded nylon staple fiber imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported carded nylon staple fiber worth $29.0 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. One supplier dominates: Senegal accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $28.0M | 97% |
| Taiwan | $619K | 2.1% |
| China | $220K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0% |
| Spain | $11K | 0% |
| Mexico | $5K | 0% |
| Canada | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carded nylon staple fiber exports (HS 5506.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5506.10: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of carded nylon staple fiber exported by the United States?
The United States exported carded nylon staple fiber worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 56 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy carded nylon staple fiber from the United States?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Germany (20%) and the Netherlands (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average export price of carded nylon staple fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $43.12 per kg in 2024, 641% above the world average of $5.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of carded nylon staple fiber from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import carded nylon staple fiber?
Yes. The United States imported $29.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Senegal, Taiwan and China. That compares with exports of $5.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for carded nylon staple fiber?
The HS code for carded nylon staple fiber is subheading 5506.10. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5506 page.
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