Textured polypropylene yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textured polypropylene yarn by the United Kingdom reached $12.0 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 148 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $51.3 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 | $12.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $43.6M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $37.9M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $51.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2017 | $49.9M | 16.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports textured polypropylene yarn from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.0M | 59% |
| Belgium | $4.5M | 37% |
| Poland | $161K | 1.3% |
| France | $92K | 0.8% |
| India | $60K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $41K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $40K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $24K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, close to the world average of $2.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom textured polypropylene yarn imports (HS 5402.34): 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 5402.34: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polypropylene yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported textured polypropylene yarn worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 148 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polypropylene yarn to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Belgium (37%) and Poland (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polypropylene yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textured polypropylene yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.9 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2018 at $51.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polypropylene yarn?
The HS code for textured polypropylene yarn is subheading 5402.34. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 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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