Pure nylon fabric (natural) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $5.1 million of pure nylon fabric (natural) in 2024 (214 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 214 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 315 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 308 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 361 t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 366 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 352 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 318 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports pure nylon fabric (natural) to
Most of it went to United States (26%), India (10%), Hong Kong (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 26% |
| India | $494K | 9.7% |
| Hong Kong | $448K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $429K | 8.4% |
| Thailand | $299K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $291K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $204K | 4% |
| Luxembourg | $189K | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $187K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $186K | 3.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.81 per kg, 280% above the world average of $6.27. 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.
Pure nylon fabric (natural) imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of pure nylon fabric (natural) by the United Kingdom reached $5.0 million in 2024 (223 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Japan (41%), Sweden (15%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.1M | 41% |
| Sweden | $761K | 15% |
| China | $570K | 11% |
| Germany | $460K | 9.2% |
| Poland | $444K | 8.9% |
| France | $275K | 5.5% |
| United States | $131K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $97K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $80K | 1.6% |
| Luxembourg | $33K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pure nylon fabric (natural) exports (HS 5407.41): 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 5407.41: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of pure nylon fabric (natural) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported pure nylon fabric (natural) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 214 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 80 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy pure nylon fabric (natural) from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (10%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure nylon fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.81 per kg in 2024, 280% above the world average of $6.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of pure nylon fabric (natural) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import pure nylon fabric (natural)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Sweden and China. That compares with exports of $5.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pure nylon fabric (natural)?
The HS code for pure nylon fabric (natural) is subheading 5407.41. 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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