Plied acrylic staple yarn imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $8.2 million of plied acrylic staple yarn in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 767 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.5K t |
Where South Africa imports plied acrylic staple yarn from
India alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.0M | 86% |
| Turkey | $455K | 5.6% |
| China | $421K | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $121K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $71K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $56K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, close to the world average of $4.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa plied acrylic staple yarn imports (HS 5509.32): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of plied acrylic staple yarn imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported plied acrylic staple yarn worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 177 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plied acrylic staple yarn to South Africa?
India was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of plied acrylic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plied acrylic staple yarn to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plied acrylic staple yarn?
The HS code for plied acrylic staple yarn is subheading 5509.32. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
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