Plied acrylic staple yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported plied acrylic staple yarn worth $10.0 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.5 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 | $10.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 4.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plied acrylic staple yarn from
Turkey alone supplied 93% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.83 per kg, 20% above the world average of $4.02. 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 plied acrylic staple yarn imports (HS 5509.32): 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 5509.32: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of plied acrylic staple yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plied acrylic staple yarn worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 177 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plied acrylic staple yarn to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Egypt (2%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of plied acrylic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.83 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $4.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plied acrylic staple yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plied acrylic staple yarn?
The HS code for plied acrylic staple yarn is subheading 5509.32. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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