Acrylic staple fiber imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported acrylic staple fiber worth $57.3 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 129 countries. Value rose 59% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $100.5 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 | $57.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $36.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $92.2M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $100.5M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $57.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $76.2M | 16.3K t |
| 2018 | $85.5M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $81.4M | 19.7K t |
Where the United States imports acrylic staple fiber from
Turkey alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $32.9M | 57% |
| Japan | $15.7M | 27% |
| Portugal | $5.4M | 9.4% |
| Peru | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $881K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $861K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $215K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $127K | 0.2% |
| China | $123K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $49K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.06 per kg, 74% above the world average of $2.90. 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 staple fiber exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported acrylic staple fiber worth $17.2 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 59 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were India (22%), Mexico (19%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.8M | 22% |
| Mexico | $3.3M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 11% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 9.8% |
| China | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 6% |
| Germany | $974K | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $650K | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $365K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $294K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States acrylic staple fiber imports (HS 5503.30): 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 5503.30: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic staple fiber imported by the United States?
The United States imported acrylic staple fiber worth $57.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 129 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic staple fiber to the United States?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($32.9 million), followed by Japan (27%) and Portugal (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.06 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $2.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic staple fiber to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.4 million in 2017 to $57.3 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $100.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export acrylic staple fiber?
Yes. The United States exported $17.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Mexico and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $40.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic staple fiber?
The HS code for acrylic staple fiber is subheading 5503.30. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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