🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of heavy synthetic cotton blend: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $38.6 million of heavy synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 118 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $81.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of heavy synthetic cotton blend by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $47.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $53.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $47.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $44.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $59.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $81.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $64.4M | 9.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports heavy synthetic cotton blend to
The largest buyer markets were Morocco (31%), Turkey (17%), France (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $12.1M | 31% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $6.7M | 18% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $6.2M | 16% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $2.6M | 6.7% |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | $990K | 2.6% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $674K | 1.8% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $624K | 1.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $621K | 1.6% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $584K | 1.5% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $578K | 1.5% |
Types of heavy synthetic cotton blend under HS 5514
| 5514.42 | Fabrics, woven: 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or… | 42% |
| 5514.22 | Fabrics, woven: 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or… | 31% |
| 5514.49 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton… | 18% |
| 5514.43 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, weight exceeding 170g/m2… | 3.5% |
| 5514.30 | Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton… | 2% |
| 5514.21 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding… | 1.6% |
| 5514.29 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton… | 0.7% |
| 5514.23 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2, n.e.c. in… | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5514.
Average export price of heavy synthetic cotton blend
The average declared value was about $13.38 per kg, 171% above the world average of $4.94. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports heavy synthetic cotton blend
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $14.2 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $9.0M | 64% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.3M | 9.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.3M | 9.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $627K | 4.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $464K | 3.3% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $383K | 2.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $225K | 1.6% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $183K | 1.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $163K | 1.2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $89K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2.
Heavy synthetic cotton blend trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of heavy synthetic cotton blend imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $14.2 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import heavy synthetic cotton blend from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Pakistan (64%), India (9%), Italy (9%).
What is the average import price of heavy synthetic cotton blend in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.94 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export heavy synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $38.6 million in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Turkey, France.
What is the HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend?
Heavy synthetic cotton blend falls under HS heading 5514 (Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading heavy synthetic cotton blend with the United Kingdom?
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