Textile flock and dust exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported textile flock and dust worth $33.4 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 79 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $29.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $29.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $29.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 4.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports textile flock and dust to
Most of it went to Germany (30%), Japan (22%), China (14%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.1M | 30% |
| Japan | $7.4M | 22% |
| China | $4.8M | 15% |
| Denmark | $3.5M | 11% |
| United States | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| France | $1.3M | 4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Ukraine | $901K | 2.7% |
| India | $719K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $248K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.16 per kg, close to the world average of $6.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Textile flock and dust imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of textile flock and dust by the United Kingdom reached $4.8 million in 2024 (831 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (25%), Netherlands (23%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 23% |
| China | $961K | 20% |
| Luxembourg | $344K | 7.2% |
| Spain | $332K | 6.9% |
| Austria | $261K | 5.4% |
| Ukraine | $220K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $150K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $116K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $55K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom textile flock and dust exports (HS 5601.30): 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 5601.30: Wadding: textile flock and dust and mill neps.
Common questions
What is the value of textile flock and dust exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported textile flock and dust worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 79 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy textile flock and dust from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Japan (22%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average export price of textile flock and dust per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of textile flock and dust from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $36.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import textile flock and dust?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile flock and dust?
The HS code for textile flock and dust is subheading 5601.30. 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.
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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