Artificial staple fabric, dyed exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported artificial staple fabric, dyed worth $2.0 million (108 tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0M | 108 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 48 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 127 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 152 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 268 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 362 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 450 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports artificial staple fabric, dyed to
Most of it went to Cambodia (37%), Morocco (28%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | $739K | 37% |
| Morocco | $560K | 28% |
| United States | $232K | 12% |
| Austria | $217K | 11% |
| Indonesia | $41K | 2% |
| Poland | $38K | 1.9% |
| China | $38K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $28K | 1.4% |
| Romania | $27K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.79 per kg, 187% above the world average of $6.54. 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.
Artificial staple fabric, dyed imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported artificial staple fabric, dyed worth $1.9 million (135 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (34%), Italy (33%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+838% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $638K | 34% |
| Italy | $623K | 33% |
| Turkey | $132K | 7% |
| Slovenia | $124K | 6.6% |
| India | $78K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $63K | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $58K | 3.1% |
| Romania | $52K | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $34K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom artificial staple fabric, dyed exports (HS 5516.12): 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 5516.12: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, dyed exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported artificial staple fabric, dyed worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 91 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy artificial staple fabric, dyed from the United Kingdom?
Cambodia was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($739 thousand), followed by Morocco (28%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average export price of artificial staple fabric, dyed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.79 per kg in 2024, 187% above the world average of $6.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of artificial staple fabric, dyed from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import artificial staple fabric, dyed?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Turkey. That compares with exports of $2.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed is subheading 5516.12. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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