High-tenacity synthetic fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of high-tenacity synthetic fabric by the United Kingdom reached $57.3 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 140 countries for exports of this product. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $84.0 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 | $57.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $70.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $64.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $56.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $61.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $73.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $78.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $84.0M | 9.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports high-tenacity synthetic fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Poland (22%), Tunisia (18%), Romania (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $12.7M | 22% |
| Tunisia | $10.5M | 18% |
| Romania | $6.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 8.5% |
| United States | $4.0M | 7% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 6.3% |
| France | $2.3M | 4% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 2% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.43 per kg, 51% above the world average of $7.58. 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.
High-tenacity synthetic fabric imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of high-tenacity synthetic fabric by the United Kingdom reached $14.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Italy (21%), France (16%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.1M | 21% |
| France | $2.4M | 16% |
| United States | $2.3M | 16% |
| China | $2.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 12% |
| India | $817K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $670K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $461K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $205K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $184K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom high-tenacity synthetic fabric exports (HS 5407.10): 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 5407.10: Fabrics, woven: from high tenacity yarn, of nylon, other polyamides or of polyesters.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity synthetic fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported high-tenacity synthetic fabric worth $57.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 140 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-tenacity synthetic fabric from the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Tunisia (18%) and Romania (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-tenacity synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.43 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $7.58 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 synthetic fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $84.0 million in 2017 to $57.3 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $84.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import high-tenacity synthetic fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $14.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $42.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric?
The HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric is subheading 5407.10. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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