Rubber or plastic coated yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported rubber or plastic coated yarn worth $11.5 million (721 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.5M | 721 t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 744 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 506 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 866 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 934 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rubber or plastic coated yarn from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.0M | 70% |
| China | $983K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $798K | 7% |
| Estonia | $503K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $490K | 4.3% |
| France | $197K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $104K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $103K | 0.9% |
| United States | $72K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.87 per kg, 45% above the world average of $10.91. 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.
Rubber or plastic coated yarn exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.2 million of rubber or plastic coated yarn in 2024 (108 tonnes). Most of it went to Malaysia (23%), India (18%), Angola (17%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $277K | 23% |
| India | $219K | 18% |
| Angola | $203K | 17% |
| Turkey | $152K | 13% |
| Cambodia | $70K | 5.9% |
| China | $66K | 5.5% |
| Portugal | $60K | 5% |
| United States | $37K | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $36K | 3% |
| Qatar | $12K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rubber or plastic coated yarn imports (HS 5604.90): 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 5604.90: Yarn: textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber or plastic coated yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rubber or plastic coated yarn worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 721 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 179 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber or plastic coated yarn to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by China (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber or plastic coated yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.87 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $10.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber or plastic coated yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rubber or plastic coated yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, India and Angola. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber or plastic coated yarn?
The HS code for rubber or plastic coated yarn is subheading 5604.90. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5604 page.
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