High-tenacity aramid yarn exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $109.9 million of high-tenacity aramid yarn in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 75 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $201.7 million.
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 | $109.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $101.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $99.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $67.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $73.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $80.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $146.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $201.7M | 9.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports high-tenacity aramid yarn to
The largest buyer markets were Czech Republic (22%), Ukraine (19%), Turkey (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest (+610% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $24.5M | 22% |
| Ukraine | $21.2M | 19% |
| Turkey | $15.7M | 14% |
| United States | $11.5M | 11% |
| Brazil | $8.9M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $3.5M | 3.2% |
| Serbia | $2.8M | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $2.5M | 2.2% |
| China | $2.1M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.30 per kg, close to the world average of $21.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-tenacity aramid yarn imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported high-tenacity aramid yarn worth $14.4 million (553 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Japan (27%), Italy (25%), Belgium (17%). Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg grew fastest (+672% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.8M | 27% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 25% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 17% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| United States | $539K | 3.8% |
| Luxembourg | $514K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $284K | 2% |
| Spain | $245K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $182K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom high-tenacity aramid yarn exports (HS 5402.11): 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 5402.11: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, textured or not: of aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity aramid yarn exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported high-tenacity aramid yarn worth $109.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 75 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-tenacity aramid yarn from the United Kingdom?
The Czech Republic was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by Ukraine (19%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-tenacity aramid yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $24.30 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $21.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of high-tenacity aramid yarn from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $201.7 million in 2017 to $109.9 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $201.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import high-tenacity aramid yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Italy and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $95.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity aramid yarn is subheading 5402.11. 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 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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