Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale

In 2024, man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale trade exhibited modest growth, with global flows reaching $133,891,383 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of -0.2% (five-year: +3.1%). The all-time peak of $134,713,203 was recorded in 2021; the current level is 1% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (1995–2024), 45% of years recorded positive growth, indicating significant cyclicality with frequent contractions. Trend momentum is steady (-2.5% acceleration).

The supply side is concentrated (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.352). The three largest exporters — China ($74.3M), Türkiye ($27.7M), and United States ($5.6M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at -3.0% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.090). The three largest import markets are United States ($36.6M), Germany ($6.5M), and Netherlands ($5.8M). The largest importing market sources from 28 different supplying countries.

The dominant trade corridor is Türkiye → United States at $18.5M, representing 50.5% of the importer's total demand.

The volatility score for man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale is 2 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, modest but steady demand provides a reasonable entry window. 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.