Oil press straining cloth imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported oil press straining cloth worth $7.7 million (284 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $7.7M | 284 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 256 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 316 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 449 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 258 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 380 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 426 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 311 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports oil press straining cloth from
Most of the value came from Germany (39%), Poland (13%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.0M | 39% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 13% |
| China | $1.0M | 13% |
| France | $612K | 7.9% |
| United States | $551K | 7.1% |
| Canada | $342K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $254K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $248K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $206K | 2.7% |
| India | $159K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.20 per kg, 69% above the world average of $16.10. 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.
Oil press straining cloth exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million of oil press straining cloth in 2024 (152 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (29%), Nigeria (16%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom oil press straining cloth imports (HS 5911.40): 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 5911.40: Textile products and articles for technical uses: straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses and the like, including that of human hair.
Common questions
What is the value of oil press straining cloth imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported oil press straining cloth worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 284 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil press straining cloth to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Poland (13%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil press straining cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.20 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $16.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil press straining cloth to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export oil press straining cloth?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Nigeria and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil press straining cloth?
The HS code for oil press straining cloth is subheading 5911.40. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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