Machine-made lace, synthetic imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.0 million of machine-made lace, synthetic in 2024 (80 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 163% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 68 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 68 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 33 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 79 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 216 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 226 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports machine-made lace, synthetic from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.64 per kg, 175% above the world average of $13.71. 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.
Machine-made lace, synthetic exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported machine-made lace, synthetic worth $741 thousand (45 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (26%), United States (14%), Belgium (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+454% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $192K | 26% |
| United States | $106K | 14% |
| Belgium | $69K | 9.3% |
| Mexico | $37K | 5% |
| Switzerland | $33K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $31K | 4.1% |
| Cyprus | $26K | 3.6% |
| France | $24K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 2.9% |
| China | $21K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom machine-made lace, synthetic imports (HS 5804.21): 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 5804.21: Lace: mechanically made, of man-made fibres in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of machine-made lace, synthetic imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported machine-made lace, synthetic worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 163% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine-made lace, synthetic to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Thailand (7%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine-made lace, synthetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.64 per kg in 2024, 175% above the world average of $13.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of machine-made lace, synthetic to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export machine-made lace, synthetic?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $741 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, the United States and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic?
The HS code for machine-made lace, synthetic is subheading 5804.21. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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