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United Kingdom: Artificial Staple Fibre Market 2025

Artificial Staple Fibre Market Size in the UK

The UK artificial staple fibre market contracted notably to $X in 2021, reducing by -20.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Artificial Staple Fibre Production in the UK

In value terms, artificial staple fibre production shrank markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 63%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Artificial Staple Fibre Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, exports of artificial staple fibres from the UK skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 1,044% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2,025%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, artificial staple fibre exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,724%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Australia (X kg) were the main destinations of artificial staple fibre exports from the UK, together comprising 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +144.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Norway ($X) constituted the largest markets for artificial staple fibre exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +113.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average artificial staple fibre export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -18.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 261%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+59.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Artificial Staple Fibre Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of artificial staple fibres were imported into the UK; growing by 215% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, artificial staple fibre imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of artificial staple fibre to the UK, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, artificial staple fibre imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. Pakistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +647.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+10.3% per year) and Pakistan (+116.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest artificial staple fibre suppliers to the UK were Spain ($X), China ($X) and Pakistan ($X), together comprising 95% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +315.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average artificial staple fibre import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -33.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 46%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for artificial staple fibres in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of artificial staple fibre consumption, accounting for 15% of total volume. Moreover, artificial staple fibre consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.9% share.

What are the largest producers of artificial staple fibres in the world?

China remains the largest artificial staple fibre producing country worldwide, accounting for 16% of total volume. Moreover, artificial staple fibre production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of artificial staple fibres to the UK?

In value terms, the largest artificial staple fibre suppliers to the UK were China, the Netherlands and Spain, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of artificial staple fibres from the UK?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for artificial staple fibre exports from the UK, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ireland, with a 7.5% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for artificial staple fibres in the UK?

The average artificial staple fibre export price stood at $3,832 per ton in 2020, declining by -17.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for artificial staple fibres in the UK?

In 2020, the average artificial staple fibre import price amounted to $3,358 per ton, reducing by -11.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the artificial staple fibre market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 13103200 - Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Country coverage:

United Kingdom

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024