Dyed nylon fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported dyed nylon fabric worth $9.1 million (267 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.1M | 267 t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 230 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 211 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 244 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 256 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 471 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 458 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 731 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports dyed nylon fabric to
Most of it went to Germany (21%), France (15%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 21% |
| France | $1.4M | 15% |
| United States | $1.0M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 11% |
| China | $660K | 7.3% |
| Luxembourg | $621K | 6.9% |
| Spain | $387K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $339K | 3.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $330K | 3.6% |
| Tunisia | $242K | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.90 per kg, 100% above the world average of $16.99. 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.
Dyed nylon fabric imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported dyed nylon fabric worth $5.4 million (278 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (26%), France (16%), Taiwan (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 26% |
| France | $863K | 16% |
| Taiwan | $787K | 15% |
| United States | $692K | 13% |
| Italy | $378K | 7% |
| Germany | $363K | 6.8% |
| Czech Republic | $290K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $205K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $114K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $48K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dyed nylon fabric exports (HS 5407.42): 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 5407.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed nylon fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported dyed nylon fabric worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 267 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 106 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy dyed nylon fabric from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (15%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average export price of dyed nylon fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $33.90 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $16.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dyed nylon fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import dyed nylon fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Taiwan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed nylon fabric?
The HS code for dyed nylon fabric is subheading 5407.42. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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