Synthetic and filament blend fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported synthetic and filament blend fabric worth $4.9 million (141 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 65 countries. That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.9 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 | $4.9M | 141 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 73 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 406 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 215 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 572 t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 328 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports synthetic and filament blend fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Tunisia (36%), Belgium (15%), Morocco (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.7M | 36% |
| Belgium | $716K | 15% |
| Morocco | $600K | 12% |
| United States | $574K | 12% |
| Vietnam | $437K | 9% |
| China | $266K | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $83K | 1.7% |
| France | $60K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $49K | 1% |
| Japan | $41K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.39 per kg, 417% above the world average of $6.65. 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.
Synthetic and filament blend fabric imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of synthetic and filament blend fabric by the United Kingdom reached $2.1 million in 2024 (298 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Most of the value came from China (50%), India (26%), United States (20%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 50% |
| India | $540K | 26% |
| United States | $416K | 20% |
| Italy | $40K | 1.9% |
| France | $33K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $3K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom synthetic and filament blend fabric exports (HS 5515.91): 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 5515.91: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic and filament blend fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported synthetic and filament blend fabric worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 141 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 65 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy synthetic and filament blend fabric from the United Kingdom?
Tunisia was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Belgium (15%) and Morocco (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average export price of synthetic and filament blend fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $34.39 per kg in 2024, 417% above the world average of $6.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of synthetic and filament blend fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import synthetic and filament blend fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic and filament blend fabric?
The HS code for synthetic and filament blend fabric is subheading 5515.91. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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