# Global Untwisted synthetic filament yarn Market 2026

> World exports of untwisted synthetic filament yarn (HS 540249) reached $668.1 million in 2024, 21% less than in 2019. China was the largest exporter with 29% of the world total, and Germany was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/untwisted-synthetic-filament-yarn-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 668.1 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Synthetic filament yarn, single, untwisted or with low twist, excluding textured, elastomeric and retail yarn.

Segments: Polyester filament, Nylon filament, Flat filament yarn, Lining yarn.

Typical buyers: Weaving mills, Knitting mills, Yarn traders.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of untwisted synthetic filament yarn (HS 540249) were worth $668.1 million in 2024. | 668.1 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 21% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($844.7 million), calculated from the annual totals. | -21 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| China was the largest exporter in 2024, with 29% of world exports ($194.1 million). | 29 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, China, Japan and the Netherlands, shipped 63% of world exports in 2024. | 63 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Germany was the largest importer in 2024, buying $61.2 million, or 9% of world imports. | 9 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 24 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 24 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $7.65 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 7.65 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 87.4 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 87.4 thousand tonnes | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade shrank 21% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 194.1 |
| 2 | Japan | 148.3 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 79.6 |
| 4 | United States | 70.8 |
| 5 | Thailand | 32.2 |
| 6 | South Korea | 25.0 |
| 7 | Israel | 20.8 |
| 8 | Germany | 18.0 |
| 9 | Singapore | 9.6 |
| 10 | Turkey | 8.5 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 61.2 |
| 2 | China | 51.9 |
| 3 | South Korea | 47.2 |
| 4 | France | 38.4 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 37.6 |
| 6 | United States | 35.5 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 26.6 |
| 8 | Mexico | 24.0 |
| 9 | Vietnam | 21.2 |
| 10 | India | 21.0 |

## World exports of HS 540249, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 715.0 |
| 2018 | 918.9 |
| 2019 | 844.7 |
| 2020 | 693.6 |
| 2021 | 916.4 |
| 2022 | 805.9 |
| 2023 | 783.5 |
| 2024 | 668.1 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global untwisted synthetic filament yarn market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 540249 reached $668.1 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most untwisted synthetic filament yarn?

China led world exports in 2024 with 29% of the total, followed by Japan, the Netherlands and the United States.

### Which countries import the most untwisted synthetic filament yarn?

Germany was the largest importer in 2024, followed by China, South Korea and France.

### Is world trade in untwisted synthetic filament yarn growing?

World exports were 21% lower in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of untwisted synthetic filament yarn?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $7.65 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Untwisted synthetic filament yarn Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/untwisted-synthetic-filament-yarn-market/