Artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured by the United Kingdom reached $4.8 million in 2024 (398 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 128 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.2 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 | $4.8M | 398 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 479 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 481 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 466 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 413 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 839 t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 820 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 880 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (32%), Belgium (24%), Italy (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.6M | 33% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 24% |
| Italy | $990K | 21% |
| China | $614K | 13% |
| Spain | $241K | 5% |
| France | $58K | 1.2% |
| India | $48K | 1% |
| Romania | $35K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.7% |
| Panama | $26K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.04 per kg, close to the world average of $10.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured by the United Kingdom reached $993 thousand in 2024 (113 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Romania (25%), Ireland (24%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $245K | 25% |
| Ireland | $236K | 24% |
| United States | $151K | 15% |
| France | $71K | 7.1% |
| Poland | $66K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 6.1% |
| Morocco | $26K | 2.6% |
| Finland | $15K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $13K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured imports (HS 5516.23): 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 5516.23: Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, 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, multi-coloured imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 398 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 128 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Belgium (24%) and Italy (21%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.04 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $10.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $993 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured?
The HS code for artificial and filament blend, multi-coloured is subheading 5516.23. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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