Elastomeric monofilament exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $4.7 million of elastomeric monofilament in 2024 (111 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 70 countries for exports of this product. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.0 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 | $4.7M | 111 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 135 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 180 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 389 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 311 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 430 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 486 t |
Where the United States exports elastomeric monofilament to
Most of it went to Mexico (39%), China (32%), Singapore (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.8M | 39% |
| China | $1.5M | 32% |
| Singapore | $329K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $310K | 6.6% |
| Austria | $179K | 3.8% |
| Guatemala | $178K | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $68K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $38K | 0.8% |
| India | $28K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.11 per kg, 550% above the world average of $6.48. 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.
Elastomeric monofilament imports to the United States
Imports of elastomeric monofilament by the United States reached $910 thousand in 2024 (94 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (32%), Belgium (25%), Japan (18%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $288K | 32% |
| Belgium | $224K | 25% |
| Japan | $165K | 18% |
| China | $129K | 14% |
| Argentina | $48K | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $30K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $11K | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $7K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States elastomeric monofilament exports (HS 5404.11): 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 5404.11: Elastomeric monofilament: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of elastomeric monofilament exported by the United States?
The United States exported elastomeric monofilament worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 70 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy elastomeric monofilament from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (32%) and Singapore (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average export price of elastomeric monofilament per kg?
The average declared export value was about $42.11 per kg in 2024, 550% above the world average of $6.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of elastomeric monofilament from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import elastomeric monofilament?
Yes. The United States imported $910 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Belgium and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for elastomeric monofilament?
The HS code for elastomeric monofilament is subheading 5404.11. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5404 page.
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