Artificial and filament blend, dyed imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial and filament blend, dyed by the United Kingdom reached $2.0 million in 2024 (252 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.4 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 | $2.0M | 252 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 267 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 435 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 563 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 448 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 459 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 374 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 231 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports artificial and filament blend, dyed from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), India (11%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $826K | 41% |
| India | $228K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $206K | 10% |
| Slovenia | $182K | 9% |
| Turkey | $134K | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $108K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $87K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $60K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $57K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $44K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.04 per kg, close to the world average of $8.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial and filament blend, dyed exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million of artificial and filament blend, dyed in 2024 (170 tonnes). Morocco alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $801K | 63% |
| Romania | $226K | 18% |
| China | $64K | 5% |
| Ireland | $32K | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $26K | 2% |
| Spain | $20K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $18K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $13K | 1% |
| United States | $12K | 0.9% |
| Latvia | $10K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom artificial and filament blend, dyed imports (HS 5516.22): 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 5516.22: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial and filament blend, dyed imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported artificial and filament blend, dyed worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 252 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial and filament blend, dyed to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($826 thousand), followed by India (11%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial and filament blend, dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.04 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $8.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial and filament blend, dyed to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2021 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export artificial and filament blend, dyed?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Romania and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $755 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for artificial and filament blend, dyed?
The HS code for artificial and filament blend, dyed is subheading 5516.22. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 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 Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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