Textured nylon yarn (coarse) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported textured nylon yarn (coarse) worth $33.0 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 74 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $177.0 million.
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 | $33.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $35.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $71.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $64.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $98.5M | 19.3K t |
| 2019 | $136.1M | 26.8K t |
| 2018 | $160.3M | 31.6K t |
| 2017 | $177.0M | 36.7K t |
Where the United States exports textured nylon yarn (coarse) to
Most of it went to Mexico (30%), China (20%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.9M | 30% |
| China | $6.5M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 14% |
| Australia | $2.2M | 6.8% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $737K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $717K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.67 per kg, close to the world average of $5.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textured nylon yarn (coarse) imports to the United States
Imports of textured nylon yarn (coarse) by the United States reached $16.5 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Ireland (24%), South Korea (17%), Belgium (14%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.0M | 24% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 17% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 14% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 13% |
| France | $1.8M | 11% |
| India | $1.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $866K | 5.3% |
| Colombia | $773K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $48K | 0.3% |
| China | $31K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States textured nylon yarn (coarse) exports (HS 5402.32): 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 5402.32: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured nylon yarn (coarse) exported by the United States?
The United States exported textured nylon yarn (coarse) worth $33.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 74 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy textured nylon yarn (coarse) from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by China (20%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average export price of textured nylon yarn (coarse) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.67 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $5.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of textured nylon yarn (coarse) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $177.0 million in 2017 to $33.0 million in 2024, a fall of 81%. The peak was 2017 at $177.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $97.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import textured nylon yarn (coarse)?
Yes. The United States imported $16.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, South Korea and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured nylon yarn (coarse)?
The HS code for textured nylon yarn (coarse) is subheading 5402.32. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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