Polyamide resins exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of polyamide resins by the United States reached $1.83 billion in 2024 (518.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 109 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.53 billion.
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 | $1.83B | 518.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.97B | 524.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.53B | 607.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.11B | 591.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.55B | 546.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.05B | 627.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.12B | 663.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.82B | 651.4K t |
Where the United States exports polyamide resins to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (32%), Vietnam (10%), Canada (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $579.0M | 32% |
| Vietnam | $175.2M | 9.6% |
| Canada | $143.4M | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $135.8M | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $118.7M | 6.5% |
| China | $116.5M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $71.0M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $71.0M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $60.8M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $56.9M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.54 per kg, 20% above the world average of $2.94. 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.
Polyamide resins imports to the United States
The United States imported $463.4 million of polyamide resins in 2024 (123.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. The largest suppliers were Canada (29%), Germany (15%), Slovenia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $135.4M | 29% |
| Germany | $71.7M | 16% |
| Slovenia | $38.2M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $32.7M | 7.1% |
| France | $27.7M | 6% |
| Japan | $19.4M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $18.9M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $17.6M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $17.1M | 3.7% |
| China | $12.8M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States polyamide resins exports (HS 3908.10): 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 3908.10: Polyamides: polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyamide resins exported by the United States?
The United States exported polyamide resins worth $1.83 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 518.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 109 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyamide resins from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($579.0 million), followed by Vietnam (10%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 89 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyamide resins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.54 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $2.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyamide resins from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.82 billion in 2017 to $1.83 billion in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $2.53 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.00 billion a year.
Does the United States also import polyamide resins?
Yes. The United States imported $463.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Germany and Slovenia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.37 billion a year.
What is the HS code for polyamide resins?
The HS code for polyamide resins is subheading 3908.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3908 page.
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