Man-made filaments: South Korea exports to the United Kingdom
HS chapter 54 · 인조필라멘트, 인조방직용 섬유재료의 스트립(strip)과 이와 유사한 것 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $337,692 of man-made filaments (HS 54) to the United Kingdom, up 17.7% from September 2026 and down 35.9% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of man-made filaments (HS 54) to the United Kingdom totalled $6.0 million, down 13.8% from the 12 months before ($7.0 million).
The United Kingdom took 0.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 33rd of 134 destinations (34th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.1% of South Korea's goods exports to the United Kingdom over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $4.70 per kg of net weight, compared with $4.64 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from the United Kingdom in October 2026 were $61,834, leaving a surplus of $275,858 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $338K | -35.9% | 71.8 t | $4.70 | $62K | 8.2 t |
| September 2026 | $287K | -64.3% | 55.4 t | $5.18 | $7,114 | 32 kg |
| August 2026 | $423K | -55.6% | 81.2 t | $5.21 | $408K | 7.6 t |
| July 2026 | $531K | -48.8% | 105 t | $5.04 | $3,542 | 49 kg |
| June 2026 | $509K | +10.5% | 101 t | $5.06 | $2,447 | 27 kg |
| May 2026 | $386K | -8.4% | 72.4 t | $5.34 | $15K | 162 kg |
| April 2026 | $719K | +49.9% | 100 t | $7.19 | $4,847 | 100 kg |
| March 2026 | $487K | +44.9% | 117 t | $4.18 | $8,533 | 64 kg |
| February 2026 | $513K | +3.2% | 93.4 t | $5.50 | $13K | 141 kg |
| January 2026 | $603K | +39.2% | 103 t | $5.87 | $95K | 1.8 t |
| December 2025 | $540K | +29.7% | 96.3 t | $5.61 | $91K | 1.8 t |
| November 2025 | $670K | +11.6% | 142 t | $4.70 | $298K | 5.7 t |
| October 2025 | $527K | +33.3% | 114 t | $4.64 | $6,726 | 77 kg |
| September 2025 | $805K | +82.3% | 149 t | $5.40 | $187K | 7.6 t |
| August 2025 | $952K | +38.3% | 164 t | $5.81 | $8,276 | 128 kg |
| July 2025 | $1.0M | +111.2% | 204 t | $5.09 | $2,397 | 33 kg |
| June 2025 | $461K | -12.6% | 81.3 t | $5.67 | $3,167 | 80 kg |
| May 2025 | $422K | -36.8% | 95.5 t | $4.42 | $121K | 30.1 t |
| April 2025 | $480K | -12.4% | 121 t | $3.97 | $16K | 339 kg |
| March 2025 | $336K | -49.0% | 68.1 t | $4.94 | $4,020 | 75 kg |
| February 2025 | $497K | +7.0% | 73.1 t | $6.80 | $92K | 1.4 t |
| January 2025 | $433K | -40.8% | 93.0 t | $4.66 | $158K | 4.5 t |
| December 2024 | $417K | -20.4% | 97.8 t | $4.26 | $58K | 1.2 t |
| November 2024 | $600K | +27.8% | 85.9 t | $6.98 | $168K | 8.9 t |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.
Largest headings exported to the United Kingdom
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402 | Synthetic filament yarn | $3.5M | 58.8% | -11.8% | $245K |
| 5407 | Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn | $1.8M | 30.3% | -22.6% | $34K |
| 5408 | Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, etc. | $380K | 6.3% | +30.8% | $53K |
| 5404 | Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional, etc. | $195K | 3.3% | +12.4% | $3,430 |
| 5401 | Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale | $82K | 1.4% | -45.1% | $1,945 |
See also: Man-made filaments to all countries · all exports to the United Kingdom