Twisted polyester filament yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported twisted polyester filament yarn worth $3.1 million (601 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 601 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 497 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 455 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 476 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 590 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 423 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 185 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 298 t |
Where the United States imports twisted polyester filament yarn from
Most of the value came from Turkey (23%), Canada (21%), Malaysia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $706K | 23% |
| Canada | $656K | 21% |
| Malaysia | $510K | 17% |
| India | $505K | 16% |
| China | $331K | 11% |
| Mexico | $181K | 5.9% |
| Latvia | $62K | 2% |
| Germany | $31K | 1% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, 49% above the world average of $3.46. 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.
Twisted polyester filament yarn exports from the United States
Exports of twisted polyester filament yarn by the United States reached $845 thousand in 2024 (103 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (23%), Japan (22%), Canada (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $191K | 23% |
| Japan | $186K | 22% |
| Canada | $165K | 20% |
| Mexico | $93K | 11% |
| Chile | $34K | 4% |
| Pakistan | $30K | 3.6% |
| China | $30K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $22K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $21K | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $17K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States twisted polyester filament yarn imports (HS 5402.52): 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 5402.52: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted polyester filament yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported twisted polyester filament yarn worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 601 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 137 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted polyester filament yarn to the United States?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($706 thousand), followed by Canada (21%) and Malaysia (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted polyester filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $3.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of twisted polyester filament yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2020 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export twisted polyester filament yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $845 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Japan and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted polyester filament yarn?
The HS code for twisted polyester filament yarn is subheading 5402.52. 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?
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