Synthetic wadding imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic wadding by the United Kingdom reached $42.1 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 198 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $54.1 million.
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 | $42.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $48.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $44.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $47.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $54.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $37.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $37.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $35.9M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports synthetic wadding from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $24.9M | 59% |
| Hungary | $5.8M | 14% |
| China | $2.3M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 5% |
| Lebanon | $1.7M | 4% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3% |
| France | $896K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $792K | 1.9% |
| India | $566K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $453K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.73 per kg, 52% above the world average of $10.32. 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 wadding exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $23.2 million of synthetic wadding in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $12.9M | 56% |
| Finland | $2.0M | 8.7% |
| France | $1.9M | 8.2% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $643K | 2.8% |
| China | $410K | 1.8% |
| United States | $235K | 1% |
| Slovakia | $226K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom synthetic wadding imports (HS 5601.22): 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 5601.22: Wadding: other articles thereof, of man-made fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic wadding imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic wadding worth $42.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic wadding to the United Kingdom?
Austria was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($24.9 million), followed by Hungary (14%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.73 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $10.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic wadding to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.9 million in 2017 to $42.1 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2020 at $54.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export synthetic wadding?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $23.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Finland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic wadding?
The HS code for synthetic wadding is subheading 5601.22. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5601 page.
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