Acrylic filament tow imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $54.0 million of acrylic filament tow in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 113 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $128.0 million.
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 | $54.0M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $47.7M | 24.2K t |
| 2022 | $128.0M | 44.4K t |
| 2021 | $94.1M | 34.9K t |
| 2020 | $68.6M | 40.1K t |
| 2019 | $83.0M | 38.9K t |
| 2018 | $99.2M | 41.6K t |
| 2017 | $107.3M | 50.9K t |
Where Turkey imports acrylic filament tow from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.0M | 61% |
| Thailand | $8.9M | 17% |
| Portugal | $7.0M | 13% |
| South Korea | $4.5M | 8.4% |
| Belarus | $288K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $93K | 0.2% |
| India | $77K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $52K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $8K | 0% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic filament tow exports from Turkey
Exports of acrylic filament tow by Turkey reached $58.2 million in 2024 (23.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 61 countries. The largest buyer markets were Romania (19%), South Africa (17%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $10.9M | 19% |
| South Africa | $10.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 12% |
| Egypt | $4.8M | 8.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| Argentina | $3.1M | 5.4% |
| Kenya | $3.1M | 5.4% |
| Bulgaria | $2.7M | 4.6% |
| Serbia | $2.2M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey acrylic filament tow imports (HS 5501.30): 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 5501.30: Fibres: synthetic filament tow, acrylic or modacrylic.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic filament tow imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported acrylic filament tow worth $54.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 113 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic filament tow to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($33.0 million), followed by Thailand (16%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic filament tow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acrylic filament tow to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107.3 million in 2017 to $54.0 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $128.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export acrylic filament tow?
Yes. Turkey exported $58.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, South Africa and Italy. That compares with imports of $54.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for acrylic filament tow?
The HS code for acrylic filament tow is subheading 5501.30. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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