Acrylic staple yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in acrylic staple yarn was worth $122.9 million in 2024, about 26.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 35% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $122.9M | 26.1K t |
| 2023 | $148.1M | 29.1K t |
| 2022 | $192.2M | 38.8K t |
| 2021 | $178.9M | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $116.8M | 29.4K t |
| 2019 | $160.3M | 38.2K t |
| 2018 | $213.7M | 47.4K t |
| 2017 | $189.4M | 49.3K t |
Top acrylic staple yarn exporting countries
Turkey is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Indonesia and China. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 56 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $36.7M | 30% |
| Indonesia | $12.3M | 10% |
| China | $12.2M | 10% |
| Romania | $11.0M | 8.9% |
| India | $8.1M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $7.4M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $4.7M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $3.5M | 2.8% |
| Nepal | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| Slovenia | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Italy (19%), Mexico (8%) and France (5%). 117 countries imported it, and the top three take 32% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $23.3M | 19% |
| Mexico | $9.8M | 8% |
| France | $6.3M | 5.2% |
| Bangladesh | $6.2M | 5% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $4.2M | 3.4% |
| China | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| India | $3.1M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Morocco averaged $6.52 per kg and China $3.91 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 5509.31: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale. HS 5509 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most acrylic staple yarn?
Turkey exported $36.7 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (10%) and China (10%). In all, 56 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most acrylic staple yarn?
Italy imported $23.3 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (8%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in acrylic staple yarn?
It was worth $122.9 million in 2024, about 26.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 35% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $213.7 million. 56 countries reported exports and 117 reported imports.
What is the average price of acrylic staple yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Morocco averaged $6.52 per kg and China $3.91 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 yarn?
The HS code for acrylic staple yarn is subheading 5509.31, 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 5509 page.
How can I find acrylic staple yarn buyers and suppliers?
Company names sit below these country totals: EximDataX reads the customs records shipment by shipment, with dates and values. We can show acrylic staple yarn buyers and suppliers on a short call.
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