Synthetic blend yarn (retail) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.1 million of synthetic blend yarn (retail) in 2024 (485 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 144 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 22% on 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 | $5.1M | 485 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 404 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 344 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 461 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 428 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 456 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 604 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 408 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports synthetic blend yarn (retail) from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.9M | 76% |
| China | $560K | 11% |
| India | $464K | 9% |
| Germany | $85K | 1.6% |
| Peru | $56K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.7% |
| United States | $29K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $18K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.61 per kg, 36% above the world average of $7.83. 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 blend yarn (retail) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported synthetic blend yarn (retail) worth $728 thousand (76 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (28%), Kuwait (12%), Poland (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $204K | 28% |
| Kuwait | $85K | 12% |
| Poland | $83K | 11% |
| Germany | $53K | 7.3% |
| Egypt | $39K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $36K | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $35K | 4.8% |
| Iceland | $35K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $29K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom synthetic blend yarn (retail) imports (HS 5511.20): 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 5511.20: Yarn: (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic blend yarn (retail) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic blend yarn (retail) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 485 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 144 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic blend yarn (retail) to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (11%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 760% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic blend yarn (retail) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.61 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $7.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic blend yarn (retail) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export synthetic blend yarn (retail)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $728 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Kuwait and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic blend yarn (retail)?
The HS code for synthetic blend yarn (retail) is subheading 5511.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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