🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of artificial filament fabric: 2024 trade data
Imports of artificial filament fabric by the United Kingdom reached $13.3 million in 2024 (718 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $31.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of artificial filament fabric by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.3M | 718 t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 864 t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 856 t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 661 t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 707 t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 991 t |
| 2018 | $31.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $28.3M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports artificial filament fabric from
Most of the value came from Italy (38%), India (21%), Lithuania (5%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+495% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5.0M | 38% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.9M | 21% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $722K | 5.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $576K | 4.3% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $557K | 4.2% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $517K | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $402K | 3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $369K | 2.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $343K | 2.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $314K | 2.4% |
Types of artificial filament fabric under HS 5408
| 5408.22 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, dyed | 47% |
| 5408.32 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, dyed | 20% |
| 5408.33 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, of yarns of different colours | 8.8% |
| 5408.34 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, printed | 7.4% |
| 5408.23 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, of yarns of different colours | 5.3% |
| 5408.31 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, of artificial monofilament, strip and the like, n.e.c. in heading no. 5408, unbleached or bleached | 4.7% |
| 5408.10 | Fabrics, woven: of viscose rayon, high tenacity, artificial filament yarn | 3.4% |
| 5408.24 | Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, printed | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5408.
Average import price of artificial filament fabric
The average declared value was about $18.55 per kg, 58% above the world average of $11.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports artificial filament fabric
The United Kingdom exported $3.3 million of artificial filament fabric in 2024 (294 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (12%), United States (12%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $412K | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $411K | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $293K | 8.8% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $199K | 6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $196K | 5.9% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $175K | 5.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $159K | 4.8% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $141K | 4.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $137K | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $131K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Artificial filament fabric trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of artificial filament fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported artificial filament fabric worth $13.3 million in 2024 (718 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import artificial filament fabric from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Italy (38%), India (21%), Lithuania (5%).
What is the average import price of artificial filament fabric in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $18.55 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $11.72 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export artificial filament fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported artificial filament fabric worth $3.3 million in 2024, mainly to Morocco, United States, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for artificial filament fabric?
Artificial filament fabric falls under HS heading 5408 (Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading artificial filament fabric with the United Kingdom?
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