🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of artificial tow: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported artificial tow worth $2.7 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of artificial tow by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 990 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 659 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 665 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 399 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports artificial tow to
Most of it went to Germany (40%), India (31%), China (20%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.1M | 40% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $840K | 31% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $547K | 20% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $146K | 5.4% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $46K | 1.7% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $37K | 1.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1K | 0% |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price of artificial tow
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, 64% below the world average of $6.52, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also imports artificial tow
Imports of artificial tow by the United Kingdom reached $809 thousand in 2024 (145 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $434K | 54% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $215K | 27% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $145K | 18% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $12K | 1.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2K | 0.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1K | 0.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $0K | 0% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
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.
Shipment records are in the platform
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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 5502: Artificial filament tow.
Artificial tow trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of artificial tow imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported artificial tow worth $809 thousand in 2024 (145 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import artificial tow from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (54%), United States (27%), France (18%).
What is the average import price of artificial tow in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $5.57 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.52 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export artificial tow?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported artificial tow worth $2.7 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, India, China.
What is the HS code for artificial tow?
Artificial tow falls under HS heading 5502 (Artificial filament tow). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading artificial tow with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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