PolyamidesPolyamides in primary forms
3908 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)
2021 World Trade: $17.7B, Rnk 234 / 1217
2021 Top Exporter | Top Importer: $3.18B | $1.94B, Germany | China
2021 Product Complexity: 1.53, Rnk 45 / 1024
2020 - 2021 Export Growth (CAGR): 47.8%, Rnk 131 / 1217
2018 Mean Tariff: 4.87%, Rnk 849 / 1259
2021 Share of World Trade: 0.084%, Rnk 234 / 1217
Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Polyamides. In 2021, Polyamides were the world's 234th most traded product, with a total trade of $17.7B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Polyamides grew by 47.8%, from $12B to $17.7B. Trade in Polyamides represent 0.084% of total world trade.
Polyamides are a part of Plastics & articles thereof. They include Polyamides: nylons and Other polyamides.
Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Polyamides were Germany ($3.18B), United States ($2.84B), China ($1.71B), Italy ($1.06B), and Netherlands ($975M).
Imports In 2021 the top importers of Polyamides were China ($1.94B), Germany ($1.93B), Italy ($964M), Japan ($788M), and Belgium ($761M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Polyamides was 4.87%, making it the 849th lowest tariff using the HS4 product classification.
Ranking Polyamides ranks 45th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Polyamides are used in the production of many materials. Nylon and polyester are examples of polyamides. They are often used in clothing, ropes, and other textile products.
The following visualization shows the latest trends on Polyamides. Countries are shown based on data availability.
For a full breakdown of trade patterns, visit the trend explorer or the product in country profile.
* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.
Trade By Country
Polyamides are the world's 234th most traded product.
In 2021, the top exporters of Polyamides were Germany ($3.18B), United States ($2.84B), China ($1.71B), Italy ($1.06B), and Netherlands ($975M).
In 2021, the top importers of Polyamides were China ($1.94B), Germany ($1.93B), Italy ($964M), Japan ($788M), and Belgium ($761M).
Trade by country
Between 2020 and 2021, the exports of Polyamides grew the fastest in China ($889M), Germany ($876M), United States ($776M), Italy ($386M), and Netherlands ($333M).
Between 2020 and 2021, the fastest growing importers of Polyamides were Germany ($762M), Italy ($324M), Japan ($319M), India ($298M), and South Korea ($275M).
Cumulative market share
This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Polyamides.
In 2021, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 4.11. This means that most of the exports of Polyamides are explained by 17 countries.
TOP NET EXPORTER (2021): United States, $2.1B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2021): Mexico, $699M
This map shows which countries export or import more of Polyamides. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Polyamides during 2021.
In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Polyamides were United States ($2.1B), Germany ($1.25B), Switzerland ($775M), Netherlands ($650M), and France ($332M).
In 2021, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Polyamides were Mexico ($699M), India ($578M), Vietnam ($399M), Hong Kong ($377M), and United Kingdom ($351M).
In 2021, the world most traded Polyamides, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Polyamides: nylons ($13.3B) and Other polyamides ($4.4B)
This visualization shows the countries that have an important ratio of their trade related to Polyamides. It is possible to select the main countries that export or import Polyamides in the world, or by continent, as well as select the measure of interest.
The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.
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