Acrylic-cotton blend yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.1 million of acrylic-cotton blend yarn in 2024 (347 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.6 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 | $2.1M | 347 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 371 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 205 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 184 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 125 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 256 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 942 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports acrylic-cotton blend yarn from
The largest suppliers were Italy (43%), Spain (25%), Turkey (21%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $902K | 43% |
| Spain | $513K | 25% |
| Turkey | $437K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $183K | 8.8% |
| India | $20K | 0.9% |
| France | $14K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $13K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.02 per kg, close to the world average of $6.03.
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-cotton blend yarn imports (HS 5509.62): 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 5509.62: Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic-cotton blend yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported acrylic-cotton blend yarn worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 347 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 108 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic-cotton blend yarn to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($902 thousand), followed by Spain (25%) and Turkey (21%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic-cotton blend yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.03 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-cotton blend yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2017 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic-cotton blend yarn?
The HS code for acrylic-cotton blend yarn is subheading 5509.62. 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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