High-tenacity polyester yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-tenacity polyester yarn by the United States reached $209.4 million in 2024 (129.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $379.9 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 | $209.4M | 129.0K t |
| 2023 | $217.3M | 117.6K t |
| 2022 | $313.8M | 146.8K t |
| 2021 | $281.7M | 153.2K t |
| 2020 | $194.9M | 118.2K t |
| 2019 | $266.0M | 132.5K t |
| 2018 | $379.9M | 176.3K t |
| 2017 | $282.7M | 145.8K t |
Where the United States imports high-tenacity polyester yarn from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Vietnam (36%), Indonesia (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $80.2M | 38% |
| Vietnam | $75.0M | 36% |
| Indonesia | $16.3M | 7.8% |
| Taiwan | $10.8M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 2.6% |
| India | $4.2M | 2% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 1% |
| France | $1.7M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, close to the world average of $1.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-tenacity polyester yarn exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported high-tenacity polyester yarn worth $33.2 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 87 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+624% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $18.6M | 56% |
| Singapore | $3.3M | 9.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.6M | 4.9% |
| Guatemala | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $948K | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $864K | 2.6% |
| Serbia | $796K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $641K | 1.9% |
| Honduras | $588K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high-tenacity polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.20): 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 5402.20: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity polyester yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported high-tenacity polyester yarn worth $209.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 167 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity polyester yarn to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($80.2 million), followed by Vietnam (36%) and Indonesia (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-tenacity polyester yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $282.7 million in 2017 to $209.4 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $379.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $268.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export high-tenacity polyester yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $33.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Singapore and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $176.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity polyester yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity polyester yarn is subheading 5402.20. 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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