Nylon staple fiber exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $64.0 million of nylon staple fiber in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 63 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $64.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $71.5M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $76.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $71.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $55.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $67.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $72.0M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $67.8M | 16.4K t |
Where the United States exports nylon staple fiber to
Most of it went to China (22%), United Kingdom (12%), Thailand (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.4M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $8.0M | 13% |
| Thailand | $6.6M | 10% |
| Mexico | $5.0M | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 7.2% |
| Brazil | $4.3M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 4.7% |
| India | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Pakistan | $2.0M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.31 per kg, close to the world average of $5.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nylon staple fiber imports to the United States
Imports of nylon staple fiber by the United States reached $7.3 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Most of the value came from Switzerland (44%), Germany (32%), Canada (9%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $3.2M | 44% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 32% |
| Canada | $632K | 8.7% |
| France | $387K | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $285K | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $140K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $88K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $88K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 0.9% |
| China | $32K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nylon staple fiber exports (HS 5503.19): 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 5503.19: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides other than aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of nylon staple fiber exported by the United States?
The United States exported nylon staple fiber worth $64.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 63 countries worldwide, with 26% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy nylon staple fiber from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average export price of nylon staple fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of nylon staple fiber from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $67.8 million in 2017 to $64.0 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $76.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import nylon staple fiber?
Yes. The United States imported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, Germany and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $56.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nylon staple fiber?
The HS code for nylon staple fiber is subheading 5503.19. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
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