Paper machine endless fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $8.4 million of paper machine endless fabric in 2024 (103 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.4M | 103 t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 111 t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 151 t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 152 t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 182 t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 350 t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 284 t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 362 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports paper machine endless fabric to
One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 63% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.3M | 63% |
| Spain | $667K | 7.9% |
| China | $558K | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $431K | 5.1% |
| France | $262K | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $249K | 3% |
| Switzerland | $138K | 1.6% |
| Finland | $102K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $89K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $85K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $81.43 per kg, 35% above the world average of $60.47. 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.
Paper machine endless fabric imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported paper machine endless fabric worth $7.9 million (196 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 160 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (44%), Sweden (12%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.5M | 44% |
| Sweden | $977K | 12% |
| United States | $799K | 10% |
| Italy | $730K | 9.2% |
| Austria | $575K | 7.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $370K | 4.7% |
| China | $200K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $142K | 1.8% |
| Slovakia | $98K | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $91K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom paper machine endless fabric exports (HS 5911.31): 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 5911.31: Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing less than 650g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machine endless fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported paper machine endless fabric worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 74 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries buy paper machine endless fabric from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Spain (8%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 992% on the year.
What is the average export price of paper machine endless fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $81.43 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $60.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of paper machine endless fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import paper machine endless fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Sweden and the United States. That compares with exports of $8.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for paper machine endless fabric?
The HS code for paper machine endless fabric is subheading 5911.31. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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