High-tenacity nylon yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-tenacity nylon yarn by the United States reached $123.8 million in 2024 (28.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 166 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $175.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123.8M | 28.2K t |
| 2023 | $117.1M | 23.7K t |
| 2022 | $123.7M | 23.8K t |
| 2021 | $99.3M | 22.5K t |
| 2020 | $102.9M | 24.7K t |
| 2019 | $128.7M | 30.1K t |
| 2018 | $159.5M | 38.1K t |
| 2017 | $175.9M | 41.1K t |
Where the United States imports high-tenacity nylon yarn from
Canada alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $86.4M | 70% |
| China | $7.8M | 6.3% |
| Colombia | $5.7M | 4.6% |
| India | $5.6M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| Latvia | $3.3M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $2.9M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $931K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $923K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.39 per kg, close to the world average of $4.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-tenacity nylon yarn exports from the United States
The United States exported $51.5 million of high-tenacity nylon yarn in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 93 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (41%), Brazil (17%), Thailand (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $20.9M | 41% |
| Brazil | $8.5M | 17% |
| Thailand | $5.6M | 11% |
| Israel | $4.3M | 8.3% |
| Canada | $3.5M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 2% |
| India | $859K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $731K | 1.4% |
| Colombia | $692K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high-tenacity nylon yarn imports (HS 5402.19): 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 5402.19: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity nylon or other polyamides, textured or not: other than aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity nylon yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported high-tenacity nylon yarn worth $123.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 166 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity nylon yarn to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($86.4 million), followed by China (6%) and Colombia (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity nylon yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.39 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $4.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-tenacity nylon yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $175.9 million in 2017 to $123.8 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $175.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $128.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export high-tenacity nylon yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $51.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Brazil and Thailand. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $72.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity nylon yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity nylon yarn is subheading 5402.19. 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.
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