Polyester blend fabric (other) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported polyester blend fabric (other) worth $3.9 million (132 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 132 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 128 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 144 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 105 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 318 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 414 t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 857 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 581 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports polyester blend fabric (other) to
Most of it went to China (13%), Hong Kong (13%), Morocco (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Bangladesh grew fastest (+849% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $512K | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $510K | 13% |
| Morocco | $375K | 9.7% |
| Italy | $307K | 7.9% |
| France | $234K | 6% |
| Latvia | $218K | 5.6% |
| United States | $202K | 5.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $184K | 4.8% |
| Bangladesh | $126K | 3.3% |
| Fiji | $118K | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.40 per kg, 412% above the world average of $5.74. 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.
Polyester blend fabric (other) imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of polyester blend fabric (other) by the United Kingdom reached $1.7 million in 2024 (98 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were India (20%), Italy (19%), Indonesia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $338K | 20% |
| Italy | $323K | 19% |
| Indonesia | $301K | 18% |
| Belgium | $125K | 7.3% |
| France | $91K | 5.3% |
| China | $86K | 5% |
| Turkey | $84K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $83K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $80K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polyester blend fabric (other) exports (HS 5515.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5515.19: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5515.1.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester blend fabric (other) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported polyester blend fabric (other) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 103 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyester blend fabric (other) from the United Kingdom?
China was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($512 thousand), followed by Hong Kong (13%) and Morocco (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 66 buyer countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 849% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyester blend fabric (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $29.40 per kg in 2024, 412% above the world average of $5.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyester blend fabric (other) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2018 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import polyester blend fabric (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Italy and Indonesia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester blend fabric (other)?
The HS code for polyester blend fabric (other) is subheading 5515.19. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World polyester blend fabric (other) trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.