🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of synthetic monofilament: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $28.3 million of synthetic monofilament in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of synthetic monofilament by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $28.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $31.4M | 7.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports synthetic monofilament from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (22%), Germany (22%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $6.3M | 22% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $6.1M | 22% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 11% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.2M | 7.9% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $2.1M | 7.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $751K | 2.7% |
Types of synthetic monofilament under HS 5404
| 5404.90 | Filament, synthetic: strip and the like (e.g.. artificial straw), of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm | 55% |
| 5404.19 | Monofilament n.e.c. in heading no 5404: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 31% |
| 5404.12 | Monofilament of polypropylene: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 12% |
| 5404.11 | Elastomeric monofilament: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5404.
Average import price of synthetic monofilament
The average declared value was about $5.26 per kg, close to the world average of $5.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports synthetic monofilament
Exports of synthetic monofilament by the United Kingdom reached $18.4 million in 2024 (810 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (31%), United States (17%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.6M | 31% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.2M | 17% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2.1M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.2M | 6.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $761K | 4.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $590K | 3.2% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $472K | 2.6% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $466K | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $397K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 5404: Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm.
Synthetic monofilament trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic monofilament worth $28.3 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import synthetic monofilament from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Netherlands (22%), Germany (22%), United Arab Emirates (10%).
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $5.26 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.52 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export synthetic monofilament?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported synthetic monofilament worth $18.4 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, United States, Canada.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament?
Synthetic monofilament falls under HS heading 5404 (Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic monofilament with the United Kingdom?
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