Printed textured polyester fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.6 million of printed textured polyester fabric in 2024 (456 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.6 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 | $4.6M | 456 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 523 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 994 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 544 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 626 t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports printed textured polyester fabric from
Most of the value came from China (35%), India (24%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 35% |
| India | $1.1M | 24% |
| Italy | $754K | 16% |
| Austria | $239K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $186K | 4% |
| Turkey | $154K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $154K | 3.3% |
| United States | $137K | 3% |
| Indonesia | $102K | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $54K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.17 per kg, 130% above the world average of $4.42. 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.
Printed textured polyester fabric exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.5 million of printed textured polyester fabric in 2024 (157 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), Indonesia (16%), Romania (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+568% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $715K | 20% |
| Indonesia | $547K | 16% |
| Romania | $411K | 12% |
| Morocco | $295K | 8.4% |
| Ireland | $237K | 6.7% |
| Oman | $208K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $165K | 4.7% |
| France | $161K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $96K | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $85K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom printed textured polyester fabric imports (HS 5407.54): 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 5407.54: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printed.
Common questions
What is the value of printed textured polyester fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported printed textured polyester fabric worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 456 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed textured polyester fabric to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (24%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed textured polyester fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.17 per kg in 2024, 130% above the world average of $4.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed textured polyester fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2018 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export printed textured polyester fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Indonesia and Romania. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed textured polyester fabric?
The HS code for printed textured polyester fabric is subheading 5407.54. 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 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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