Plied acrylic staple yarn trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plied acrylic staple yarn was worth $442.1 million in 2024, about 110.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 38% since 2017, and down 14% 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 | $442.1M | 110.0K t |
| 2023 | $514.6M | 118.4K t |
| 2022 | $767.9M | 150.3K t |
| 2021 | $659.8M | 134.1K t |
| 2020 | $444.4M | 112.2K t |
| 2019 | $586.5M | 139.7K t |
| 2018 | $717.4M | 170.5K t |
| 2017 | $717.9M | 177.4K t |
Top plied acrylic staple yarn exporting countries
Exports are led by Turkey (34%), China (19%) and Indonesia (12%). 77 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 64%.
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Bangladesh is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of France and Spain. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 177 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $52.1M | 12% |
| France | $33.0M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $21.9M | 5% |
| Austria | $20.9M | 4.7% |
| Russia | $20.9M | 4.7% |
| Iran | $17.7M | 4% |
| Italy | $16.7M | 3.8% |
| Armenia | $16.6M | 3.7% |
| United States | $16.2M | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $13.9M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.9M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $11.8M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $8.40 per kg and Armenia $2.11 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 5509.32: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, 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 plied acrylic staple yarn?
Turkey exported $151.0 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by China (19%) and Indonesia (12%). In all, 77 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plied acrylic staple yarn?
Bangladesh imported $52.1 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and Spain (5%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plied acrylic staple yarn?
It was worth $442.1 million in 2024, about 110.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 38% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $767.9 million. 77 countries reported exports and 177 reported imports.
What is the average price of plied acrylic staple yarn per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $8.40 per kg and Armenia $2.11 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 plied acrylic staple yarn?
The HS code for plied acrylic staple yarn is subheading 5509.32, 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 plied 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 plied acrylic staple yarn buyers and suppliers on a short call.
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