Acrylic-cotton blend yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $6.5 million of acrylic-cotton blend yarn in 2024 (502 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 108 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 261% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average.
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 | $6.5M | 502 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 129 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 418 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 110 t |
| 2020 | $750K | 65 t |
| 2019 | $474K | 34 t |
| 2018 | $333K | 44 t |
| 2017 | $371K | 25 t |
Where the United States imports acrylic-cotton blend yarn from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $5.2M | 79% |
| Turkey | $731K | 11% |
| South Korea | $505K | 7.8% |
| Canada | $47K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.5% |
| India | $18K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.94 per kg, 115% above the world average of $6.03. 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-cotton blend yarn exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported acrylic-cotton blend yarn worth $1.7 million (162 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Guatemala accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $1.4M | 81% |
| Mexico | $312K | 19% |
| Honduras | $7K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.3% |
| Bermuda | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported acrylic-cotton blend yarn worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 502 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 108 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 261% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic-cotton blend yarn to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic-cotton blend yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.94 per kg in 2024, 115% above 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $371 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export acrylic-cotton blend yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guatemala, Mexico and Honduras. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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