Medium nonwoven natural fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported medium nonwoven natural fabric worth $95.8 million (25.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 193 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $95.8M | 25.8K t |
| 2023 | $91.1M | 24.5K t |
| 2022 | $113.9M | 27.2K t |
| 2021 | $110.0M | 27.3K t |
| 2020 | $84.2M | 25.5K t |
| 2019 | $76.2M | 23.5K t |
| 2018 | $95.1M | 32.6K t |
| 2017 | $107.0M | 32.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports medium nonwoven natural fabric from
The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), China (22%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $26.6M | 28% |
| China | $21.3M | 22% |
| Spain | $16.7M | 17% |
| United States | $10.8M | 11% |
| Finland | $9.7M | 10% |
| France | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $954K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, close to the world average of $3.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium nonwoven natural fabric exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of medium nonwoven natural fabric by the United Kingdom reached $5.2 million in 2024 (671 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (16%), Israel (15%), Ireland (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $855K | 16% |
| Israel | $802K | 15% |
| Ireland | $691K | 13% |
| Germany | $680K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $345K | 6.6% |
| France | $293K | 5.6% |
| United States | $160K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $159K | 3.1% |
| India | $156K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $115K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom medium nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.92): 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 5603.92: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven natural fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported medium nonwoven natural fabric worth $95.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 193 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium nonwoven natural fabric to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by China (22%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium nonwoven natural fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107.0 million in 2017 to $95.8 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $113.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export medium nonwoven natural fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Israel and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $90.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.92. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 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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