🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of synthetic staple fabric: 2024 trade data
Exports of synthetic staple fabric by the United Kingdom reached $39.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of synthetic staple fabric by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $37.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $28.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $35.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $37.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $29.0M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports synthetic staple fabric to
Most of it went to Germany (19%), Morocco (16%), Romania (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7.5M | 19% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $6.3M | 16% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $3.9M | 9.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.6M | 9.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.1M | 7.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $1.6M | 4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $1.2M | 3% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $1.1M | 2.7% |
Types of synthetic staple fabric under HS 5512
| 5512.99 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5512, other than unbleached or… | 44% |
| 5512.19 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached | 25% |
| 5512.91 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5512, unbleached or bleached | 12% |
| 5512.21 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, unbleached or bleached | 7.5% |
| 5512.29 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached | 6% |
| 5512.11 | Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, unbleached or bleached | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5512.
Average export price of synthetic staple fabric
The average declared value was about $24.97 per kg, 224% above the world average of $7.71. 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 staple fabric
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported synthetic staple fabric worth $28.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (16%), France (13%), Spain (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.4M | 16% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.8M | 13% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $3.5M | 12% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.1M | 11% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.1M | 7.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.2M | 4.2% |
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 5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres.
Synthetic staple fabric trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic staple fabric worth $28.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import synthetic staple fabric from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (16%), France (13%), Spain (12%).
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fabric in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $15.36 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.71 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export synthetic staple fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported synthetic staple fabric worth $39.5 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, Morocco, Romania.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fabric?
Synthetic staple fabric falls under HS heading 5512 (Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic staple fabric with the United Kingdom?
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