Paper machine heavy fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported paper machine heavy fabric worth $15.4 million (265 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 4% 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 | $15.4M | 265 t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 260 t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 351 t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 179 t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 253 t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 266 t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 652 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports paper machine heavy fabric from
The largest suppliers were Austria (28%), Germany (27%), Sweden (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $4.2M | 28% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 27% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 15% |
| Malaysia | $984K | 6.4% |
| China | $842K | 5.5% |
| Finland | $648K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $525K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $452K | 2.9% |
| United States | $273K | 1.8% |
| France | $200K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.98 per kg, 35% above the world average of $43.02. 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 heavy fabric exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million of paper machine heavy fabric in 2024 (59 tonnes). United States alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 73% |
| Canada | $148K | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $119K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $76K | 2.4% |
| India | $71K | 2.2% |
| Pakistan | $57K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 1.4% |
| Ukraine | $43K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $37K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $32K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom paper machine heavy fabric imports (HS 5911.32): 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 5911.32: Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing 650g/m2 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of paper machine heavy fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported paper machine heavy fabric worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 265 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 160 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper machine heavy fabric to the United Kingdom?
Austria was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Germany (27%) and Sweden (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper machine heavy fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.98 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $43.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper machine heavy fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export paper machine heavy fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Taiwan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper machine heavy fabric?
The HS code for paper machine heavy fabric is subheading 5911.32. 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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