High-tenacity aramid yarn exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of high-tenacity aramid yarn by the United States reached $143.8 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 75 countries. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $194.6 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 | $143.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $194.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $130.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $119.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $130.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $130.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $142.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $124.4M | 6.7K t |
Where the United States exports high-tenacity aramid yarn to
Most of it went to Poland (21%), Mexico (17%), Belgium (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $30.1M | 21% |
| Mexico | $25.1M | 17% |
| Belgium | $21.9M | 15% |
| Brazil | $20.6M | 14% |
| China | $12.0M | 8.4% |
| Colombia | $4.4M | 3.1% |
| India | $3.6M | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $3.0M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.24 per kg, close to the world average of $21.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-tenacity aramid yarn imports to the United States
Imports of high-tenacity aramid yarn by the United States reached $125.8 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 131 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (40%), South Korea (18%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+545% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $49.8M | 40% |
| South Korea | $22.8M | 18% |
| Japan | $14.0M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $11.5M | 9.1% |
| Mexico | $6.9M | 5.5% |
| Israel | $6.4M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $6.1M | 4.8% |
| China | $3.1M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $960K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high-tenacity aramid yarn exports (HS 5402.11): 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 5402.11: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, textured or not: of aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity aramid yarn exported by the United States?
The United States exported high-tenacity aramid yarn worth $143.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 75 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-tenacity aramid yarn from the United States?
Poland was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($30.1 million), followed by Mexico (17%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-tenacity aramid yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $21.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of high-tenacity aramid yarn from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $124.4 million in 2017 to $143.8 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $194.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $139.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import high-tenacity aramid yarn?
Yes. The United States imported $125.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, South Korea and Japan. That compares with exports of $143.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn is subheading 5402.11. 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 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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