Acrylic staple fabric (natural) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in acrylic staple fabric (natural) was worth $246.9 million in 2024, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 167% since 2017, and up 95% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $246.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $126.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $145.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $118.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $82.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $103.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $107.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $92.4M | 6.1K t |
Top acrylic staple fabric (natural) exporting countries
Turkey is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by Italy and China. The top three supply 80% between them, out of 54 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $93.7M | 38% |
| Italy | $53.4M | 22% |
| China | $50.9M | 21% |
| France | $11.0M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $9.7M | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $8.5M | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $3.1M | 1.3% |
| Romania | $3.1M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 1.2% |
| United States | $1.6M | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | $1.6M | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Morocco is the biggest buyer with 94% of world imports, ahead of Italy and Malaysia. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 96% across 95 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $232.5M | 94% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 1% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $989K | 0.4% |
| China | $854K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $703K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $681K | 0.3% |
| United States | $673K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $504K | 0.2% |
| Philippines | $446K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $390K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $340K | 0.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $35.77 per kg and China $8.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5512.21: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, unbleached or bleached. HS 5512 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most acrylic staple fabric (natural)?
Turkey exported $93.7 million in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Italy (22%) and China (21%). In all, 54 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most acrylic staple fabric (natural)?
Morocco imported $232.5 million in 2024, 94% of world imports, ahead of Italy (1%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three importers together take 96%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in acrylic staple fabric (natural)?
It was worth $246.9 million in 2024, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 167% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 54 countries reported exports and 95 reported imports.
What is the average price of acrylic staple fabric (natural) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $35.77 per kg and China $8.40 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for acrylic staple fabric (natural)?
The HS code for acrylic staple fabric (natural) is subheading 5512.21, in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5512 page.
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