5402 - MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex is well diversified across 10 suppliers. The top five (🇨🇳 China, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom) account for 68.7% of the total. 🇨🇳 China leads with 31.6% (€2.7B). An HHI of 1477 confirms a Competitive market.

The EU exports MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (14.1%, €496.4M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 16.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-9.3%) and exports falling sharply (-19.0%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex (NC8 5402) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 31.6% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex?

The extra-EU trade balance for MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex (NC8 5402) is €-5.0B over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €8.5B, exports: €3.5B).

How much does the EU import of MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex?

The EU imported €8.5B of MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex (NC8 5402) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 2.8B kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex?

The weighted average import price of MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex (NC8 5402) is €3.03/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex?

The leading EU member state importer of MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS, Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67|decitex (NC8 5402) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 16.5% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-9.3%) and exports falling sharply (-19.0%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€2.7B	31.6%	1.3B kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€1.3B	15.0%	425.9M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€771.9M	9.1%	87.4M kg
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€571.9M	6.7%	115.0M kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€541.6M	6.4%	28.2M kg
6	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€447.6M	5.3%	208.4M kg
7	🇯🇵 Japan	€442.5M	5.2%	58.9M kg
8	🇮🇳 India	€397.9M	4.7%	188.4M kg
9	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€221.4M	2.6%	50.7M kg
10	🇮🇱 Israel	€120.0M	1.4%	18.6M kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€496.4M	14.1%	79.8M kg
2	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€495.8M	14.0%	63.7M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€407.2M	11.5%	39.0M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€245.5M	7.0%	17.9M kg
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€181.8M	5.2%	29.6M kg
6	🇽🇸 XS	€130.0M	3.7%	15.6M kg
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€84.4M	2.4%	12.5M kg
8	🇦🇺 Australia	€74.6M	2.1%	14.9M kg
9	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€63.6M	1.8%	20.1M kg
10	🇱🇰 Sri Lanka	€62.4M	1.8%	10.0M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€2.7B	1.3Bt	€2.09/kg	36.0%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.3B	425.9Mt	€3.00/kg	17.0%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€771.9M	87.4Mt	€8.83/kg	10.3%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€571.9M	115.0Mt	€4.97/kg	7.6%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€541.6M	28.2Mt	€19.21/kg	7.2%
6	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€447.6M	208.4Mt	€2.15/kg	6.0%
7	🇯🇵 Japan	€442.5M	58.9Mt	€7.51/kg	5.9%
8	🇮🇳 India	€397.9M	188.4Mt	€2.11/kg	5.3%
9	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€221.4M	50.7Mt	€4.37/kg	3.0%
10	🇮🇱 Israel	€120.0M	18.6Mt	€6.45/kg	1.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€496.4M	79.8Mt	€6.22/kg	22.1%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€495.8M	63.7Mt	€7.79/kg	22.1%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€407.2M	39.0Mt	€10.45/kg	18.2%
4	🇨🇳 China	€245.5M	17.9Mt	€13.71/kg	11.0%
5	🇲🇽 Mexico	€181.8M	29.6Mt	€6.14/kg	8.1%
6	🇽🇸 XS	€130.0M	15.6Mt	€8.31/kg	5.8%
7	🇰🇷 South Korea	€84.4M	12.5Mt	€6.75/kg	3.8%
8	🇦🇺 Australia	€74.6M	14.9Mt	€5.00/kg	3.3%
9	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€63.6M	20.1Mt	€3.16/kg	2.8%
10	🇱🇰 LK	€62.4M	10.0Mt	€6.23/kg	2.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€2.7B	1.3Bt	€2.09/kg	36.0%
2	🇹🇷 Turkey	€1.3B	425.9Mt	€3.00/kg	17.0%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€771.9M	87.4Mt	€8.83/kg	10.3%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€571.9M	115.0Mt	€4.97/kg	7.6%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€541.6M	28.2Mt	€19.21/kg	7.2%
6	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€447.6M	208.4Mt	€2.15/kg	6.0%
7	🇯🇵 Japan	€442.5M	58.9Mt	€7.51/kg	5.9%
8	🇮🇳 India	€397.9M	188.4Mt	€2.11/kg	5.3%
9	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€221.4M	50.7Mt	€4.37/kg	3.0%
10	🇮🇱 Israel	€120.0M	18.6Mt	€6.45/kg	1.6%

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