Artificial staple fabric, printed imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric, printed by the United Kingdom reached $5.3 million in 2024 (321 tonnes). Value rose 119% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.0 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 | $5.3M | 321 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 213 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 495 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 394 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 526 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 866 t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 436 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports artificial staple fabric, printed from
One supplier dominates: Morocco accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $3.7M | 70% |
| China | $805K | 15% |
| Turkey | $405K | 7.6% |
| Spain | $80K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 1.4% |
| France | $55K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $52K | 1% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.7% |
| India | $33K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $17K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.58 per kg, 155% above the world average of $6.49. 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, printed exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.1 million of artificial staple fabric, printed in 2024 (347 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.4M | 66% |
| Romania | $294K | 14% |
| Tunisia | $218K | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $61K | 3% |
| France | $36K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $9K | 0.4% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom artificial staple fabric, printed imports (HS 5516.14): 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 5516.14: Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, printed imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported artificial staple fabric, printed worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 321 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, printed to the United Kingdom?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (15%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, printed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.58 per kg in 2024, 155% above the world average of $6.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric, printed to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export artificial staple fabric, printed?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Romania and Tunisia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, printed?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, printed is subheading 5516.14. 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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