Artificial staple fabric, unbleached imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric, unbleached by the United Kingdom reached $2.9 million in 2024 (698 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.0 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 | $2.9M | 698 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 609 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 515 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 798 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 802 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 719 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 820 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports artificial staple fabric, unbleached from
Spain alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+943% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.7M | 60% |
| Turkey | $455K | 16% |
| United States | $231K | 7.9% |
| Pakistan | $215K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $88K | 3% |
| Greece | $79K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $45K | 1.6% |
| India | $32K | 1.1% |
| China | $18K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.19 per kg, close to the world average of $5.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial staple fabric, unbleached exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported artificial staple fabric, unbleached worth $1.8 million (37 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Austria (39%), Ukraine (22%), North Macedonia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $680K | 39% |
| Ukraine | $391K | 22% |
| North Macedonia | $243K | 14% |
| United States | $131K | 7.4% |
| Australia | $118K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $42K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $30K | 1.7% |
| Tunisia | $26K | 1.5% |
| Qatar | $16K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $15K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom artificial staple fabric, unbleached imports (HS 5516.11): 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 5516.11: Fabrics, woven: unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, unbleached imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported artificial staple fabric, unbleached worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 698 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, unbleached to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 943% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, unbleached per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.19 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $5.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric, unbleached to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export artificial staple fabric, unbleached?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Ukraine and North Macedonia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, unbleached?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, unbleached is subheading 5516.11. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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