Artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured by the United Kingdom reached $3.2 million in 2024 (503 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 118 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.5 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 | $3.2M | 503 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 263 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 350 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 231 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 333 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 493 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 515 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 953 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured from
Belgium alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.3M | 72% |
| France | $433K | 14% |
| Italy | $147K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $120K | 3.8% |
| United States | $70K | 2.2% |
| India | $67K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $31K | 1% |
| China | $10K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.35 per kg, close to the world average of $7.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $654 thousand of artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured in 2024 (27 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (28%), Tunisia (24%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest (+960% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $181K | 28% |
| Tunisia | $160K | 24% |
| United States | $77K | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $59K | 9.1% |
| Belgium | $29K | 4.5% |
| North Macedonia | $18K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 2.6% |
| France | $17K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $12K | 1.8% |
| China | $11K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured imports (HS 5516.13): 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 5516.13: Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 503 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 118 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (14%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 754% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.35 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $7.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $654 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, multi-coloured is subheading 5516.13. 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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