Product intelligence · HS 540253 · 2024 data

Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread

Global exports of yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread totalled $57,803,997 in 2024, a +14.7% change from the previous year. Traded by 62 countries across 458 bilateral corridors, with demand from 132 importing markets. The long-term trend is stable.

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

Global trade

$57.8M

+14.7% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

-0.2%

5Y: -2.2%

Supply structure

Concentrated

HHI 0.394

Volatility

Low

Score 7/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread trade exhibited strong growth, with global flows reaching $57,803,997 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -0.2% (five-year: -2.2%). The all-time peak of $72,559,400 was recorded in 2018; the current level is 20% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 59% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a mildly upward trajectory with periodic contractions. Trend momentum is steady (-2.9% acceleration).

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.394). The three largest exporters — Türkiye ($36.1M), China ($7.0M), and India ($3.7M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -3.2% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.062). The three largest import markets are Netherlands ($8.4M), Belgium ($6.5M), and United Kingdom ($6.4M). The largest importing market sources from 9 different supplying countries.

The dominant trade corridor is Türkiye → Netherlands at $8.3M, representing 99.4% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread is 7 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, strong demand tailwinds create a favourable entry environment. The concentrated supply structure suggests high barriers but also potential opportunity if dominant suppliers face disruption or capacity constraints.

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

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $72,559,400 in 2018. Currently 20% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$62,772,768+40.8%
2016$59,336,459-5.5%
2017$62,716,177+5.7%
2018$72,559,400+15.7%
2019$64,539,554-11.1%
2020$45,652,939-29.3%
2021$58,194,883+27.5%
2022$58,886,203+1.2%
2023$50,378,338-14.4%
2024$57,803,997+14.7%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1TürkiyeNetherlands$8.3M-9.9%
2TürkiyeBelgium$6.1M-18.7%
3TürkiyeUnited Kingdom$5.7M+16.9%
4TürkiyeJordan$3.3M-4.9%
5NepalIndia$3.0M+670.5%
6TürkiyeMorocco$2.5M+43.6%
7TürkiyeLibya$2.1M+63.8%
8TürkiyePakistan$1.6M-3.2%

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.