Synthetic warp knit fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.2 million of synthetic warp knit fabric in 2024 (413 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.8 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 | $2.2M | 413 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 380 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 491 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 687 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 558 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 523 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 611 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports synthetic warp knit fabric from
Portugal alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.1M | 50% |
| South Korea | $246K | 11% |
| China | $240K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $218K | 9.9% |
| United States | $185K | 8.4% |
| Ireland | $55K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $54K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $47K | 2.2% |
| France | $41K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.35 per kg, close to the world average of $6.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic warp knit fabric exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of synthetic warp knit fabric by the United Kingdom reached $1.5 million in 2024 (78 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Vietnam alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $868K | 56% |
| India | $226K | 15% |
| Turkey | $169K | 11% |
| United States | $86K | 5.6% |
| Poland | $40K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 2.5% |
| Romania | $16K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 1% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $12K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom synthetic warp knit fabric imports (HS 6005.35): 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 6005.35: Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic warp knit fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic warp knit fabric worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 413 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 135 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic warp knit fabric to the United Kingdom?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by South Korea (11%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic warp knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.35 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $6.28 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 warp knit fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export synthetic warp knit fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, India and Turkey. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $665 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic warp knit fabric?
The HS code for synthetic warp knit fabric is subheading 6005.35. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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