Acrylic blend yarn (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.9 million of acrylic blend yarn (other) in 2024 (345 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 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 | $2.9M | 345 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 278 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 314 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 161 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 180 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 204 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 228 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 189 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports acrylic blend yarn (other) from
Turkey alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.8M | 95% |
| Poland | $53K | 1.8% |
| France | $37K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $31K | 1.1% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.37 per kg, 78% above the world average of $4.70. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom acrylic blend yarn (other) imports (HS 5509.69): 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 5509.69: Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic blend yarn (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported acrylic blend yarn (other) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 345 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic blend yarn (other) to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Poland (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic blend yarn (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.37 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $4.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic blend yarn (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic blend yarn (other)?
The HS code for acrylic blend yarn (other) is subheading 5509.69. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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