Nylon filament yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.6 million of nylon filament yarn in 2024 (624 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.9 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 | $7.6M | 624 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 678 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 961 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 663 t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 751 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 823 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 894 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports nylon filament yarn from
Most of the value came from United States (47%), Italy (23%), Spain (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.5M | 47% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 23% |
| Spain | $779K | 10% |
| China | $511K | 6.8% |
| Switzerland | $276K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $190K | 2.5% |
| France | $149K | 2% |
| South Korea | $74K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $73K | 1% |
| Romania | $72K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.11 per kg, 195% above the world average of $4.11. 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.
Nylon filament yarn exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported nylon filament yarn worth $2.7 million (73 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Estonia (22%), Italy (22%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | $618K | 23% |
| Italy | $606K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $480K | 18% |
| Belgium | $311K | 11% |
| India | $179K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $157K | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $88K | 3.2% |
| United States | $67K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $60K | 2.2% |
| France | $37K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom nylon filament yarn imports (HS 5402.45): 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 5402.45: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of nylon filament yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported nylon filament yarn worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 624 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply nylon filament yarn to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of nylon filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.11 per kg in 2024, 195% above the world average of $4.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nylon filament yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export nylon filament yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Estonia, Italy and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for nylon filament yarn?
The HS code for nylon filament yarn is subheading 5402.45. 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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