Plied nylon staple yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported plied nylon staple yarn worth $9.2 million (333 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 114 countries. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $9.2M | 333 t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 391 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 369 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 217 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 200 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 225 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 215 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 228 t |
Where the United States imports plied nylon staple yarn from
The largest suppliers were Canada (45%), Mexico (16%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.1M | 45% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 16% |
| Turkey | $972K | 11% |
| Germany | $906K | 9.9% |
| Italy | $823K | 9% |
| South Korea | $216K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $183K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 1.6% |
| China | $119K | 1.3% |
| India | $92K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.51 per kg, 59% above the world average of $17.31. 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.
Plied nylon staple yarn exports from the United States
The United States exported $3.8 million of plied nylon staple yarn in 2024 (402 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 59 countries. The largest buyer markets were South Korea (42%), Ireland (15%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.6M | 42% |
| Ireland | $560K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $518K | 14% |
| Canada | $266K | 7% |
| Vietnam | $246K | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $221K | 5.9% |
| Argentina | $112K | 3% |
| Sri Lanka | $105K | 2.8% |
| Uruguay | $87K | 2.3% |
| Costa Rica | $17K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plied nylon staple yarn imports (HS 5509.12): 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 5509.12: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, 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 plied nylon staple yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported plied nylon staple yarn worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 333 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 114 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply plied nylon staple yarn to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Mexico (16%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of plied nylon staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.51 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $17.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plied nylon staple yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2023 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export plied nylon staple yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Ireland and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plied nylon staple yarn?
The HS code for plied nylon staple yarn is subheading 5509.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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