Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)

Polyacrylonitrile is the primary precursor for carbon fiber and acrylic fiber production. Supply concentrated in Japan (Toray, Teijin), China, and Turkey. Demand inelastic due to aerospace and defense contracts. Subject to anti-dumping investigations and dual-use export controls.

Recent trade flows

• KR → CN: $71.5M (54.24% share)
• TH → CN: $34.4M (26.08% share)
• KR → VN: $28.2M (77.64% share)
• US → CA: $20.8M (98.38% share)
• US → MX: $19.0M (75.43% share)
• KR → ID: $16.3M (61.41% share)

What Logitality tells you for HS 390320

• Import duty rates by origin country — MFN, FTA, anti-dumping, safeguard duties
• Supplier depth — which origins have the most active supply base into your market
• FX movement impact — whether your currency is working for or against you
• AI-generated sourcing decision guide — which origin wins under which condition
• Feedstock and energy cost signals — early warning on supplier price changes
• Compliance flags — hazmat, dual-use, country of origin rules where applicable