Nylon staple yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported nylon staple yarn worth $7.8 million (322 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.8M | 322 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 349 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 254 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 240 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 292 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 265 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 637 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 268 t |
Where the United States imports nylon staple yarn from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.4M | 69% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 24% |
| Turkey | $182K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $147K | 1.9% |
| China | $84K | 1.1% |
| India | $60K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $42K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $15K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.14 per kg, 150% above the world average of $9.66. 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.
Nylon staple yarn exports from the United States
The United States exported $6.1 million of nylon staple yarn in 2024 (408 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 59 countries. Colombia alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $3.4M | 56% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 34% |
| South Korea | $105K | 1.7% |
| Honduras | $94K | 1.5% |
| India | $81K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $64K | 1.1% |
| Guatemala | $57K | 0.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $50K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $31K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nylon staple yarn imports (HS 5509.11): 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 5509.11: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other polyamides, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of nylon staple yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported nylon staple yarn worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 322 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 127 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply nylon staple yarn to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Mexico (24%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of nylon staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.14 per kg in 2024, 150% above the world average of $9.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nylon staple yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export nylon staple yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Colombia, Canada and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nylon staple yarn?
The HS code for nylon staple yarn is subheading 5509.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
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