Textured synthetic yarn (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of textured synthetic yarn (other) by the United States reached $3.5 million in 2024 (623 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 80 countries. That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $3.5M | 623 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 442 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 630 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 550 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 440 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 399 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 847 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 421 t |
Where the United States exports textured synthetic yarn (other) to
Most of it went to Canada (27%), Brazil (18%), Taiwan (17%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $934K | 27% |
| Brazil | $637K | 18% |
| Taiwan | $608K | 18% |
| Thailand | $327K | 9.4% |
| India | $264K | 7.6% |
| China | $244K | 7% |
| Mexico | $153K | 4.4% |
| Tunisia | $132K | 3.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $66K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.58 per kg, 45% above the world average of $3.85. 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.
Textured synthetic yarn (other) imports to the United States
The United States imported $1.6 million of textured synthetic yarn (other) in 2024 (729 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. India alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $934K | 57% |
| South Korea | $246K | 15% |
| Mexico | $167K | 10% |
| China | $147K | 9% |
| Thailand | $53K | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $35K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $23K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $6K | 0.3% |
| Ukraine | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States textured synthetic yarn (other) exports (HS 5402.39): 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 5402.39: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, other than of nylon or other polymides, polyesters, or polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured synthetic yarn (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported textured synthetic yarn (other) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 623 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 80 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy textured synthetic yarn (other) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($934 thousand), followed by Brazil (18%) and Taiwan (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 727% on the year.
What is the average export price of textured synthetic yarn (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.58 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $3.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of textured synthetic yarn (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import textured synthetic yarn (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, South Korea and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured synthetic yarn (other)?
The HS code for textured synthetic yarn (other) is subheading 5402.39. 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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