In 2023, the UK's import of artificial staple fibres stood at approximately 17.81 thousand kilograms. Forecast data from 2024 onwards indicates a steady annual increase, with imports projected to reach 19.82 thousand kilograms by 2028. This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 2.16% over the five-year period. Year-on-year increases are modest, highlighting incremental growth in the demand for artificial staple fibres in the UK.
Key trends to watch for include shifts in global supply chains, technological advances in fibre production, and changes in demand driven by the fashion and textile industries' adaptation to sustainability and synthetic alternatives.
