Twisted nylon filament yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of twisted nylon filament yarn by the United Kingdom reached $2.8 million in 2024 (371 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 127 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.9 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 | $2.8M | 371 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 309 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 468 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 616 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 461 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 202 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 196 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 312 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports twisted nylon filament yarn from
One supplier dominates: Slovakia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $1.5M | 53% |
| India | $602K | 21% |
| Italy | $230K | 8.2% |
| Taiwan | $177K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $115K | 4.1% |
| China | $88K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $52K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $28K | 1% |
| United States | $16K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.58 per kg, 41% above the world average of $5.37. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom twisted nylon filament yarn imports (HS 5402.51): 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 5402.51: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted nylon filament yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported twisted nylon filament yarn worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 371 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 127 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted nylon filament yarn to the United Kingdom?
Slovakia was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (21%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted nylon filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.58 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $5.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of twisted nylon filament yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2021 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted nylon filament yarn?
The HS code for twisted nylon filament yarn is subheading 5402.51. 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?
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