Acrylic staple fabric (natural) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million of acrylic staple fabric (natural) in 2024 (275 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 54 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 275 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 291 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 213 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 151 t |
| 2020 | $671K | 54 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 118 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 93 t |
| 2017 | $999K | 95 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports acrylic staple fabric (natural) to
One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.5M | 85% |
| Czech Republic | $170K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $106K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $80K | 2.7% |
| China | $48K | 1.6% |
| Slovenia | $22K | 0.8% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.78 per kg, 24% below the world average of $14.20, 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 staple fabric (natural) imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $310 thousand of acrylic staple fabric (natural) in 2024 (19 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $168K | 54% |
| Spain | $60K | 19% |
| United States | $39K | 13% |
| China | $38K | 12% |
| France | $3K | 1.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom acrylic staple fabric (natural) exports (HS 5512.21): 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 5512.21: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic staple fabric (natural) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported acrylic staple fabric (natural) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 275 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 54 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy acrylic staple fabric (natural) from the United Kingdom?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the Czech Republic (6%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average export price of acrylic staple fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.78 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $14.20 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 fabric (natural) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $999 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import acrylic staple fabric (natural)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $310 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, Spain and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic staple fabric (natural)?
The HS code for acrylic staple fabric (natural) is subheading 5512.21. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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