Acrylic staple yarn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $2.1 million of acrylic staple yarn in 2024 (284 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.4 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 | 284 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 376 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 510 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 404 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 488 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
Where the United States imports acrylic staple yarn from
The largest suppliers were Canada (27%), Guatemala (26%), Turkey (24%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $571K | 28% |
| Guatemala | $538K | 26% |
| Turkey | $502K | 24% |
| Spain | $131K | 6.3% |
| India | $118K | 5.7% |
| Indonesia | $108K | 5.2% |
| Mexico | $103K | 4.9% |
| China | $6K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.32 per kg, 55% above the world average of $4.71. 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 yarn exports from the United States
The United States exported $291 thousand of acrylic staple yarn in 2024 (36 tonnes). Most of it went to Mexico (42%), Jamaica (11%), Spain (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $121K | 42% |
| Jamaica | $33K | 11% |
| Spain | $31K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 7.3% |
| India | $18K | 6.3% |
| Honduras | $16K | 5.6% |
| Canada | $15K | 5.3% |
| France | $9K | 3% |
| Italy | $7K | 2.5% |
| Saint Maarten | $6K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States acrylic staple yarn imports (HS 5509.31): 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 5509.31: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, 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 acrylic staple yarn imported by the United States?
The United States imported acrylic staple yarn worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 284 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 117 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic staple yarn to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($571 thousand), followed by Guatemala (26%) and Turkey (24%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of acrylic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.32 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $4.71 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 yarn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export acrylic staple yarn?
Yes. The United States exported $291 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Jamaica and Spain. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic staple yarn?
The HS code for acrylic staple yarn is subheading 5509.31. 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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