Artificial fabric (other, dyed) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.7 million of artificial fabric (other, dyed) in 2024 (132 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.3 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 | $2.7M | 132 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 86 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 110 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 183 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 641 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 301 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports artificial fabric (other, dyed) from
Most of the value came from Italy (50%), Lithuania (23%), Spain (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.3M | 50% |
| Lithuania | $611K | 23% |
| Spain | $181K | 6.8% |
| France | $163K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $100K | 3.7% |
| China | $89K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $79K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 1% |
| India | $22K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.34 per kg, close to the world average of $20.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial fabric (other, dyed) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported artificial fabric (other, dyed) worth $486 thousand (104 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Portugal (29%), Canada (13%), China (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $139K | 29% |
| Canada | $64K | 13% |
| China | $56K | 12% |
| United States | $41K | 8.5% |
| Thailand | $24K | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $19K | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $17K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $11K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom artificial fabric (other, dyed) imports (HS 5408.32): 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 5408.32: Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial fabric (other, dyed) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported artificial fabric (other, dyed) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial fabric (other, dyed) to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Lithuania (23%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial fabric (other, dyed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial fabric (other, dyed) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2017 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export artificial fabric (other, dyed)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $486 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Canada and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial fabric (other, dyed)?
The HS code for artificial fabric (other, dyed) is subheading 5408.32. 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 5408 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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