🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of synthetic staple yarn: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $51.9 million of synthetic staple yarn in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $71.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of synthetic staple yarn by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $58.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $53.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $55.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $51.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $62.9M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $68.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $71.5M | 13.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports synthetic staple yarn from
Most of the value came from Turkey (36%), Germany (19%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $18.7M | 36% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9.9M | 19% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.3M | 8.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.2M | 8.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.3M | 4.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | $860K | 1.7% |
Types of synthetic staple yarn under HS 5509
| 5509.12 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other… | 28% |
| 5509.32 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not… | 19% |
| 5509.31 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale | 8.3% |
| 5509.11 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other polyamides, not put up for retail… | 7.7% |
| 5509.69 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for… | 5.6% |
| 5509.22 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up… | 4.7% |
| 5509.21 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale | 4.6% |
| 5509.62 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price of synthetic staple yarn
The average declared value was about $7.98 per kg, 166% above the world average of $3.00. 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 exports synthetic staple yarn
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported synthetic staple yarn worth $3.6 million (352 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (39%), Netherlands (9%), Norway (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.4M | 39% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $337K | 9.5% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $314K | 8.8% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $229K | 6.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $226K | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $164K | 4.6% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $128K | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $127K | 3.6% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $114K | 3.2% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $92K | 2.6% |
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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Synthetic staple yarn trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic staple yarn worth $51.9 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import synthetic staple yarn from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Turkey (36%), Germany (19%), China (8%).
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $7.98 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.00 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export synthetic staple yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported synthetic staple yarn worth $3.6 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Netherlands, Norway.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
Synthetic staple yarn falls under HS heading 5509 (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic staple yarn with the United Kingdom?
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