Polyester filament yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported polyester filament yarn worth $10.9 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 52% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.1 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 | $10.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 6.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polyester filament yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 59% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $735K | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $564K | 5.2% |
| United States | $513K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $108K | 1% |
| Italy | $86K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $50K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $48K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, 38% above the world average of $1.70. 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 filament yarn exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported polyester filament yarn worth $231 thousand (100 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (30%), Poland (28%), Czech Republic (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $70K | 31% |
| Poland | $64K | 28% |
| Czech Republic | $38K | 17% |
| Spain | $31K | 14% |
| Belgium | $11K | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $4K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $3K | 1.4% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polyester filament yarn imports (HS 5402.47): 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 5402.47: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polyester filament yarn worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament yarn to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by South Korea (20%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $1.70 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 filament yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2019 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export polyester filament yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $231 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament yarn?
The HS code for polyester filament yarn is subheading 5402.47. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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