Rubber or plastic coated yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported rubber or plastic coated yarn worth $40.4 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $40.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $46.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $36.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports rubber or plastic coated yarn from
Most of the value came from France (25%), Mexico (24%), Poland (16%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.2M | 25% |
| Mexico | $9.5M | 24% |
| Poland | $6.5M | 16% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 8.3% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 5.2% |
| Estonia | $2.1M | 5.1% |
| China | $1.9M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $974K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $901K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $847K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.27 per kg, close to the world average of $10.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber or plastic coated yarn exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported rubber or plastic coated yarn worth $20.0 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 115 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (40%), China (10%), Netherlands (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $8.1M | 41% |
| China | $1.9M | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 9.3% |
| Slovenia | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 6.9% |
| Japan | $899K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $551K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $303K | 1.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $297K | 1.5% |
| India | $275K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rubber or plastic coated yarn imports (HS 5604.90): 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 5604.90: Yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber or plastic coated yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported rubber or plastic coated yarn worth $40.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 179 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber or plastic coated yarn to the United States?
France was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Mexico (24%) and Poland (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber or plastic coated yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.27 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $10.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber or plastic coated yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $40.4 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2023 at $46.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export rubber or plastic coated yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $20.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, China and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber or plastic coated yarn?
The HS code for rubber or plastic coated yarn is subheading 5604.90. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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