Acrylic staple fiber exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of acrylic staple fiber by Turkey reached $118.5 million in 2024 (29.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 59 countries. That is 59% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $148.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118.5M | 29.8K t |
| 2023 | $74.8M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $146.3M | 35.3K t |
| 2021 | $148.9M | 40.2K t |
| 2020 | $95.1M | 34.6K t |
| 2019 | $113.7M | 37.5K t |
| 2018 | $137.3M | 43.3K t |
| 2017 | $111.4M | 36.9K t |
Where Turkey exports acrylic staple fiber to
Most of it went to United States (28%), Spain (25%), Italy (12%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32.9M | 28% |
| Spain | $29.1M | 25% |
| Italy | $14.4M | 12% |
| China | $10.3M | 8.7% |
| Romania | $8.1M | 6.8% |
| Nigeria | $3.2M | 2.7% |
| Serbia | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| France | $2.7M | 2.3% |
| Hungary | $2.7M | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $2.6M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, 37% above the world average of $2.90. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic staple fiber imports to Turkey
Imports of acrylic staple fiber by Turkey reached $17.9 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 129 countries. Japan alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $9.8M | 55% |
| China | $2.6M | 15% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 14% |
| India | $2.0M | 11% |
| South Korea | $352K | 2% |
| Portugal | $273K | 1.5% |
| France | $235K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $104K | 0.6% |
| United States | $34K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $22K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey acrylic staple fiber exports (HS 5503.30): 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 5503.30: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic staple fiber exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported acrylic staple fiber worth $118.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 59 countries worldwide, with 25% of world exports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries buy acrylic staple fiber from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($32.9 million), followed by Spain (25%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 593% on the year.
What is the average export price of acrylic staple fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $2.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of acrylic staple fiber from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $111.4 million in 2017 to $118.5 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $148.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $118.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import acrylic staple fiber?
Yes. Turkey imported $17.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, China and Thailand. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $100.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic staple fiber?
The HS code for acrylic staple fiber is subheading 5503.30. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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