Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported medium nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $150.8 million (38.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 193 countries for imports of this product. That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $193.8 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 | $150.8M | 38.0K t |
| 2023 | $146.1M | 34.4K t |
| 2022 | $157.1M | 32.9K t |
| 2021 | $193.8M | 45.4K t |
| 2020 | $166.9M | 48.6K t |
| 2019 | $161.8M | 52.0K t |
| 2018 | $145.1M | 43.6K t |
| 2017 | $115.8M | 33.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports medium nonwoven synthetic fabric from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (24%), Luxembourg (20%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $36.7M | 24% |
| Luxembourg | $29.5M | 20% |
| China | $14.1M | 9.4% |
| India | $12.1M | 8% |
| Israel | $9.8M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $8.9M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 5.8% |
| United States | $6.7M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $5.6M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, close to the world average of $3.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $61.9 million of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Sweden (23%), United States (14%), Canada (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+800% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $14.0M | 23% |
| United States | $8.5M | 14% |
| Canada | $3.5M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 5.2% |
| Ireland | $3.1M | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 4.7% |
| India | $2.9M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 4.3% |
| France | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $2.0M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.12): 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 5603.12: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported medium nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $150.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 193 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($36.7 million), followed by Luxembourg (20%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $115.8 million in 2017 to $150.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $193.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $154.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $61.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, the United States and Canada. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $88.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.12. 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?
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