Polyester and man-made filament blend imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $6.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.5 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 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polyester and man-made filament blend from
Most of the value came from China (40%), United States (15%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 40% |
| United States | $898K | 15% |
| Turkey | $800K | 13% |
| Italy | $704K | 12% |
| India | $391K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $367K | 6.1% |
| France | $152K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $128K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $56K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $46K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, close to the world average of $6.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester and man-made filament blend exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $1.6 million (148 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (32%), Japan (14%), Tunisia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $503K | 32% |
| Japan | $228K | 14% |
| Tunisia | $105K | 6.6% |
| North Macedonia | $98K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $95K | 6% |
| Colombia | $77K | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $74K | 4.7% |
| Canada | $50K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $47K | 2.9% |
| France | $45K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polyester and man-made filament blend imports (HS 5515.12): 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 5515.12: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and man-made filament blend imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and man-made filament blend to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and man-made filament blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester and man-made filament blend to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export polyester and man-made filament blend?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Japan and Tunisia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend?
The HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend is subheading 5515.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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