Acrylic filament multicolor imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic filament multicolor by the United Kingdom reached $13.3 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.5 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 | $13.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $24.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $27.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports acrylic filament multicolor from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (43%), Belgium (13%), India (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.7M | 43% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 13% |
| India | $1.7M | 13% |
| China | $1.5M | 12% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $857K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $198K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $95K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $86K | 0.7% |
| France | $79K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.56 per kg, close to the world average of $7.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acrylic filament multicolor exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of acrylic filament multicolor by the United Kingdom reached $5.3 million in 2024 (356 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to France (23%), Germany (20%), Sweden (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 20% |
| Sweden | $537K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $394K | 7.4% |
| Romania | $331K | 6.2% |
| Poland | $318K | 6% |
| Ireland | $178K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $135K | 2.6% |
| United States | $124K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom acrylic filament multicolor imports (HS 5407.73): 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 5407.73: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), of yarns of different colours.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic filament multicolor imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported acrylic filament multicolor worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 176 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic filament multicolor to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic filament multicolor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.64 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 filament multicolor to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export acrylic filament multicolor?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic filament multicolor?
The HS code for acrylic filament multicolor is subheading 5407.73. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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