Polypropylene monofilament imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polypropylene monofilament by the United Kingdom reached $3.3 million in 2024 (868 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 132 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $3.3M | 868 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 638 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 722 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 776 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 274 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 340 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 460 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 387 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports polypropylene monofilament from
Most of the value came from Germany (39%), Hungary (29%), Portugal (22%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 39% |
| Hungary | $951K | 29% |
| Portugal | $735K | 22% |
| Italy | $129K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $58K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $43K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $25K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $21K | 0.6% |
| India | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, close to the world average of $3.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene monofilament exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of polypropylene monofilament by the United Kingdom reached $926 thousand in 2024 (50 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (23%), Germany (17%), Sweden (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $209K | 23% |
| Germany | $159K | 17% |
| Sweden | $114K | 12% |
| China | $84K | 9.1% |
| Portugal | $53K | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $51K | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $44K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $36K | 3.9% |
| Israel | $34K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $26K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom polypropylene monofilament imports (HS 5404.12): 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 5404.12: Monofilament of polypropylene: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene monofilament imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported polypropylene monofilament worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 868 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 132 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene monofilament to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Hungary (29%) and Portugal (22%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene monofilament to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export polypropylene monofilament?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $926 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene monofilament?
The HS code for polypropylene monofilament is subheading 5404.12. 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 5404 page.
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