Product intelligence · HS 540251 · 2024 data

Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of nylon or other polyamides (including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex), with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, not put up for retail sale, not textured, not high tenacity

Global exports of yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of nylon or other polyamides (including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex), with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, not put up for retail sale, not textured, not high tenacity totalled $57,756,174 in 2024, a -2.9% change from the previous year. Traded by 73 countries across 776 bilateral corridors, with demand from 146 importing markets. The long-term trend is declining.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$57.8M

-2.9% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-6.2%

5Y: -5.0%

Supply structure

Diversified

HHI 0.105

Volatility

Low

Score 14/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of nylon or other polyamides (including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex), with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, not put up for retail sale, not textured, not high tenacity trade exhibited slight decline, with global flows reaching $57,756,174 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -6.2% (five-year: -5.0%). The all-time peak of $125,008,926 was recorded in 1996; the current level is 54% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 41% of years recorded positive growth, indicating significant cyclicality with frequent contractions. Trend momentum is decelerating (-3.3% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of nylon or other polyamides (including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex), with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, not put up for retail sale, not textured, not high tenacity as "One-way trade" in the low price range price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.105). The three largest exporters — China ($13.3M), Taiwan ($10.2M), and Italy ($6.2M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +0.7% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.044). The three largest import markets are Germany ($5.7M), Vietnam ($4.9M), and Italy ($4.2M). The largest importing market sources from 27 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -8.35. Buyers are highly price-sensitive and can switch between suppliers relatively easily.

The dominant trade corridor is Taiwan → Germany at $3.0M, representing 52.0% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of nylon or other polyamides (including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex), with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, not put up for retail sale, not textured, not high tenacity is 14 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, contracting demand signals caution before committing resources. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $125,008,926 in 1996. Currently 54% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$63,159,409-18.7%
2016$62,671,061-0.8%
2017$70,815,042+13.0%
2018$79,908,555+12.8%
2019$74,784,646-6.4%
2020$59,667,066-20.2%
2021$70,026,514+17.4%
2022$77,517,414+10.7%
2023$59,462,717-23.3%
2024$57,756,174-2.9%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of nylon or other polyamides (including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex), with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, not put up for retail sale, not textured, not high tenacity in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of nylon or other polyamides (including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex), with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, not put up for retail sale, not textured, not high tenacity.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of nylon or other polyamides (including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex), with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre, not put up for retail sale, not textured, not high tenacity, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1TaiwanGermany$3.0M+20.8%
2SpainBangladesh$2.9M
3JapanThailand$2.4M+4.8%
4CzechiaAustria$2.4M+90.1%
5ChinaVietnam$2.1M+19.2%
6TaiwanVietnam$2.1M-6.9%
7RomaniaItaly$1.9M-10.9%
8ChinaBangladesh$1.8M-0.6%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

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All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.