🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of abrasive cloth: 2024 trade data
Imports of abrasive cloth by the United Kingdom reached $105.9 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $138.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of abrasive cloth by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105.9M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $112.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $112.9M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $138.3M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $115.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $124.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $134.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $126.2M | 13.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports abrasive cloth from
The largest suppliers were China (18%), Finland (12%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $19.5M | 18% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $12.3M | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9.9M | 9.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $9.5M | 9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7.5M | 7.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $4.4M | 4.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.2M | 4% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $4.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $3.9M | 3.7% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $3.8M | 3.6% |
Types of abrasive cloth under HS 6805
| 6805.30 | Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6805, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise… | 46% |
| 6805.20 | Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of paper or paperboard only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up | 32% |
| 6805.10 | Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6805.
Average import price of abrasive cloth
The average declared value was about $9.67 per kg, close to the world average of $10.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports abrasive cloth
The United Kingdom exported $104.7 million of abrasive cloth in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Germany (35%), United States (10%), Poland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $37.0M | 35% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $10.2M | 9.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $9.3M | 8.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $5.1M | 4.9% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $3.3M | 3.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $2.2M | 2.1% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $2.1M | 2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $2.0M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Abrasive cloth trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of abrasive cloth imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported abrasive cloth worth $105.9 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import abrasive cloth from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (18%), Finland (12%), Germany (9%).
What is the average import price of abrasive cloth in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $9.67 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.07 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export abrasive cloth?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported abrasive cloth worth $104.7 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, United States, Poland.
What is the HS code for abrasive cloth?
Abrasive cloth falls under HS heading 6805 (Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other materia). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading abrasive cloth with the United Kingdom?
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