# Global Folded nylon filament yarn Market 2026

> World exports of folded nylon filament yarn (HS 540261) reached $270.8 million in 2024, 26% less than in 2019. China was the largest exporter with 38% of the world total, and Vietnam was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/folded-nylon-filament-yarn-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 270.8 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Multiple folded or cabled filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides, excluding high tenacity and textured yarn.

Segments: Twisted nylon yarn, Cabled nylon yarn, Industrial nylon yarn, Fabric nylon yarn.

Typical buyers: Weaving mills, Rope makers, Technical textile makers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of folded nylon filament yarn (HS 540261) were worth $270.8 million in 2024. | 270.8 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 26% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($365.9 million), calculated from the annual totals. | -26 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 38% of world exports ($103.3 million). | 38 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, China, Italy and Taiwan, shipped 59% of world exports in 2024. | 59 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Vietnam was the largest importer in 2024, buying $46.5 million, or 17% of world imports. | 17 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 26 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 26 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $6.09 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 6.09 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 44.5 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 44.5 thousand tonnes | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade shrank 26% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 103.3 |
| 2 | Italy | 38.9 |
| 3 | Taiwan | 18.4 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 13.4 |
| 5 | India | 12.5 |
| 6 | Czech Republic | 9.5 |
| 7 | Turkey | 7.9 |
| 8 | Japan | 6.5 |
| 9 | Germany | 6.5 |
| 10 | Sri Lanka | 5.3 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnam | 46.5 |
| 2 | Denmark | 20.3 |
| 3 | China | 18.0 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 13.1 |
| 5 | Thailand | 12.4 |
| 6 | Australia | 11.9 |
| 7 | Germany | 11.2 |
| 8 | Poland | 9.7 |
| 9 | Pakistan | 9.2 |
| 10 | France | 7.6 |

## World exports of HS 540261, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 344.2 |
| 2018 | 348.9 |
| 2019 | 365.9 |
| 2020 | 276.7 |
| 2021 | 347.1 |
| 2022 | 364.8 |
| 2023 | 302.7 |
| 2024 | 270.8 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global folded nylon filament yarn market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 540261 reached $270.8 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most folded nylon filament yarn?

China led world exports in 2024 with 38% of the total, followed by Italy, Taiwan and Indonesia.

### Which countries import the most folded nylon filament yarn?

Vietnam was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Denmark, China and Bangladesh.

### Is world trade in folded nylon filament yarn growing?

World exports were 26% lower in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of folded nylon filament yarn?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $6.09 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Folded nylon filament yarn Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/folded-nylon-filament-yarn-market/