Product intelligence · HS 560490 · 2024 data

Yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.s. in heading no. 5604

Global exports of yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.s. in heading no. 5604 totalled $406,039,708 in 2024, a +3.7% change from the previous year. Traded by 122 countries across 2,213 bilateral corridors, with demand from 185 importing markets. The long-term trend is growing.

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

Global trade

$406.0M

+3.7% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

+5.7%

5Y: +5.2%

Supply structure

Diversified

HHI 0.089

Volatility

Low

Score 3/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.s. in heading no. 5604 trade exhibited modest growth, with global flows reaching $406,039,708 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +5.7% (five-year: +5.2%). The all-time peak of $691,660,441 was recorded in 1999; the current level is 41% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 72% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is steady (+0.2% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.s. in heading no. 5604 as "One-way trade" in the medium 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 0.089). The three largest exporters — Italy ($68.2M), France ($57.2M), and China ($45.3M) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +7.3% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.054). The three largest import markets are United States ($41.5M), Romania ($36.1M), and Vietnam ($35.0M). The largest importing market sources from 41 different supplying countries.

The dominant trade corridor is Italy → Romania at $27.6M, representing 76.6% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.s. in heading no. 5604 is 3 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 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: $691,660,441 in 1999. Currently 41% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$222,696,322-6.0%
2016$246,819,951+10.8%
2017$273,894,628+11.0%
2018$314,394,579+14.8%
2019$315,055,647+0.2%
2020$255,472,849-18.9%
2021$343,718,500+34.5%
2022$374,471,200+8.9%
2023$391,440,040+4.5%
2024$406,039,708+3.7%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.s. in heading no. 5604 in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.s. in heading no. 5604.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.s. in heading no. 5604, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1ItalyRomania$27.6M+6.9%
2PolandFrance$19.0M+13.3%
3JapanChina$17.4M+18.5%
4ChinaVietnam$16.5M-0.9%
5FranceThailand$15.5M+3.4%
6FranceSpain$10.1M-0.4%
7ItalyHungary$10.1M+31.8%
8FranceUnited States$10.0M-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.

How this page is made

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.