🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of synthetic fiber waste: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $7.6 million of synthetic fiber waste in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 94 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $21.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of synthetic fiber waste by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 14.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports synthetic fiber waste to
Most of it went to France (40%), Germany (14%), Turkey (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.0M | 40% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.0M | 14% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $931K | 12% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $916K | 12% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $556K | 7.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $489K | 6.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $191K | 2.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $129K | 1.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $49K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $46K | 0.6% |
Types of synthetic fiber waste under HS 5505
| 5505.10 | Fibres: waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of synthetic fibres | 98% |
| 5505.20 | Fibres: waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of artificial fibres | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5505.
Average export price of synthetic fiber waste
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 48% above the world average of $0.89. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports synthetic fiber waste
The United Kingdom imported $2.0 million of synthetic fiber waste in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Belgium (24%), Sri Lanka (20%), South Korea (18%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $494K | 25% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $404K | 20% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $357K | 18% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $247K | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $115K | 5.7% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $86K | 4.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $69K | 3.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $53K | 2.6% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $52K | 2.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $47K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres.
Synthetic fiber waste trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of synthetic fiber waste imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic fiber waste worth $2.0 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import synthetic fiber waste from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Belgium (24%), Sri Lanka (20%), South Korea (18%).
What is the average import price of synthetic fiber waste in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.89 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export synthetic fiber waste?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported synthetic fiber waste worth $7.6 million in 2024, mainly to France, Germany, Turkey.
What is the HS code for synthetic fiber waste?
Synthetic fiber waste falls under HS heading 5505 (Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic fiber waste with the United Kingdom?
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